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

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

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

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 3:53 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Rociada NM

Today
High: 74 °F
Sunny then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Clear
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

Thursday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.