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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 11:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Taos Ski Valley NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °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 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms after noon.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.59°N 105.37°W (Elev. 10817 ft)
6:02 pm MDT Aug 18, 2026
11pm MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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