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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 107.76°WElev: 6627ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Chama NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Chama NM
 36.99°N 106.44°W (Elev. 10397 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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