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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clayton Municipal Airpark (KCAO)

Lat: 36.45°NLon: 103.15°WElev: 4971ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Clayton NM

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 96. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 96. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clayton NM
 36.46°N 103.18°W (Elev. 5066 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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