Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 27 Jul 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Des Moines NM

Heat Advisory July 27, 03:12pm until July 27, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 27, 03:12pm until July 27, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday 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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Des Moines NM
 36.69°N 103.87°W (Elev. 8064 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Jul 27, 2026
3pm MDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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