Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.46 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 26 Aug 10:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NE Carrizozo NM

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NE Carrizozo NM
 33.79°N 105.71°W (Elev. 6768 ft)
6:02 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
10am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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