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

17 Miles SSW Carrizozo NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSW Carrizozo NM
 33.43°N 106°W (Elev. 5610 ft)
8:33 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
11am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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