Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Fe County Municipal Airport (KSAF)

Lat: 35.61°NLon: 106.1°WElev: 6260ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.36 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 1:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Cerrillos NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Cerrillos NM
 35.32°N 106.19°W (Elev. 7818 ft)
2:02 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
3am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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