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

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.34 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Aug 9:53 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles W Capulin NM

Today
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 slight chance of showers after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.