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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 10:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Alto NM

Flood Watch August 12, 12:00pm until August 12, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Alto NM
 33.45°N 105.7°W (Elev. 7280 ft)
Last Update:
6:04 am MDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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