Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 10:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Alto NM

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Alto NM
 33.4°N 105.78°W (Elev. 10531 ft)
8:33 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
11am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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