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

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

Lat: 34.94°NLon: 104.64°WElev: 4791ft.

A Few Clouds

102°F

39°C

Humidity	12%
Wind Speed	NW 10 G 25 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	24 Aug 1:35 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Fort Sumner NM

This Afternoon
High: 101 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Isolated
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Isolated
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Isolated
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
Showers
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
Isolated
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 96 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 96.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.