Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP)

Lat: 35.51°NLon: 108.79°WElev: 6460ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 8 Aug 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Jamestown NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Jamestown NM
 35.41°N 108.38°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 8, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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