Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed W 6 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 2:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carrizozo NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carrizozo NM
 33.65°N 105.89°W (Elev. 5384 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
2pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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