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

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 105.29°WElev: 8330ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 4:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Taos NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    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 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Taos NM
 36.33°N 105.48°W (Elev. 9856 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 19, 2026
5am MDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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