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.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Aug 8:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Capitan NM

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Capitan NM
 33.64°N 105.61°W (Elev. 7369 ft)
8:33 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
9am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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