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

65°F

18°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.41 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Rociada NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday 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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Rociada NM
 35.73°N 105.45°W (Elev. 9646 ft)
12:32 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
1am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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