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

4 Miles WNW Rainsville NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy smoke between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °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. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    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 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Patchy smoke between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. 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. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Rainsville NM
 36.01°N 105.26°W (Elev. 7887 ft)
12:32 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
1am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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