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Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Belen Regional Airport (KBRG)

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

Light Drizzle

62°F

17°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 7:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio Communities NM

Flood Watch until September 24, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until September 24, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio Communities NM
 34.65°N 106.72°W (Elev. 4872 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 pm MDT Sep 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 29, 2026
 
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