Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Fe County Municipal Airport (KSAF)

Lat: 35.61°NLon: 106.1°WElev: 6260ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed W 8 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Cochiti Lake NM

Heat Advisory until August 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cochiti Lake NM
 35.65°N 106.33°W (Elev. 5472 ft)
12:02 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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