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.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 25 Aug 12:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Alto NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Alto NM
 33.47°N 105.81°W (Elev. 8599 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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