Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP)

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

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 21 Sep 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Crownpoint NM

Flood Watch September 22, 12:00pm until September 23, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon.  High near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  High near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. High near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Crownpoint NM
 35.59°N 108.29°W (Elev. 7238 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Sep 21, 2026
3pm MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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