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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 12 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Sep 9:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Sumner NM

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Sumner NM
 34.47°N 104.24°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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