Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Belen Regional Airport (KBRG)

Lat: 34.65°NLon: 106.84°WElev: 5200ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio Communities NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio Communities NM
 34.65°N 106.72°W (Elev. 4872 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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