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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Severe Storms in the Ohio Valley

Strong winds and low humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the Southern Plains on Thursday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast in the Ohio Valley late Thursday into Friday morning, with the strongest storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 25 Mar 6:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Capitan NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Capitan NM
 33.55°N 105.58°W (Elev. 6414 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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