Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

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

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Rosa NM

Heat Advisory August 3, 12:00pm until August 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Rosa NM
 34.94°N 104.66°W (Elev. 4698 ft)
8:33 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
11am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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