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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

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

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed Vrbl 2 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 8:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SE Newkirk NM

Fire Weather Watch March 6, 11:00am until March 6, 07:00pm
Red Flag Warning March 5, 11:00am until March 5, 07:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
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  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SE Newkirk NM
 34.97°N 104.12°W (Elev. 5489 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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