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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed S 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Aug 4:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Fort Sumner NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Fort Sumner NM
 34.45°N 104.16°W (Elev. 4114 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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