Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed E 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Aug 3:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Alto NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Alto NM
 33.4°N 105.89°W (Elev. 6319 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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