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

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

Lat: 35.88°NLon: 106.27°WElev: 7171ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 3 Aug 3:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Jaconita NM

Heat Advisory until August 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Jaconita NM
 35.89°N 106.05°W (Elev. 5804 ft)
2:16 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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