Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Sep 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles W Capulin NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles W Capulin NM
 36.75°N 104.18°W (Elev. 7047 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Sep 21, 2026
4pm MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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