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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

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

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Fort Sumner NM

Fire Weather Watch May 14, 12:00pm until May 14, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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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:
6:02 pm MDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT May 13, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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