Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

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

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 4:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Watrous NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Watrous NM
 35.82°N 104.99°W (Elev. 6555 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
5pm MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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