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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

75°F

24°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Sumner NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
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:
Fort Sumner NM
 34.47°N 104.24°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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