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.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 4 Aug 12:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Alcalde NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alcalde NM
 36.09°N 106.04°W (Elev. 5755 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 4, 2026
1am MDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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