Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

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

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 13 May 2:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Rociada NM

Fire Weather Watch May 14, 12:00pm until May 14, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of sprinkles before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of sprinkles before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Rociada NM
 35.78°N 105.35°W (Elev. 7388 ft)
12:31 am MDT May 13, 2026
3am MDT May 13, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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