Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

Lat: 33.47°NLon: 105.53°WElev: 6759ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 29 Aug 3:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Alto NM

Flood Watch until August 30, 12:00am
Flood Watch August 30, 12:00pm until August 30, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until August 30, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sat

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 63 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am.  Low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm.  High near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am.  High near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Labor Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Alto NM
 33.4°N 105.78°W (Elev. 10531 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 29, 2025
3pm MDT Aug 29, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 4, 2025
 
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