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

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

Lat: 35.66°NLon: 105.14°WElev: 6867ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.39 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 7:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Sapello NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Sapello NM
 35.74°N 105.29°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
6:02 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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