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

11 Miles NNE Capitan NM

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Capitan NM
 33.69°N 105.51°W (Elev. 6220 ft)
8:33 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
9am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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