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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Aug 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Continental Divide NM

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread haze between 9pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Haze

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    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 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Widespread haze between 9pm and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 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 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Continental Divide NM
 35.45°N 108.36°W (Elev. 7123 ft)
12:32 am MDT Aug 8, 2026
5am MDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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