Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Roswell International Air Center Airport (KROW)

Lat: 33.31°NLon: 104.51°WElev: 3622ft.

Fair

101°F

38°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:51 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles W Caprock NM

Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles W Caprock NM
 33.4°N 104.02°W (Elev. 3802 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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