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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

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

Overcast

85°F

29°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Buena Vista NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Buena Vista NM
 36.07°N 106.35°W (Elev. 8012 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MDT Aug 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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