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
81°F
27°C
| Humidity | 14% |
| Wind Speed | S 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 79°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 12 May 9:15 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
Fort Sumner NM
Fire Weather Watch May 14, 12:00pm until May 14, 08:00pm
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
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 southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
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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Point Forecast:
Fort Sumner NM
34.47°N 104.24°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
34.47°N 104.24°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
6:02 pm MDT May 12, 2026
9pm MDT May 12, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
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