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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

San Luis Valley Regional Airport (KALS)

Lat: 37.44°NLon: 105.86°WElev: 7536ft.

A Few Clouds and Windy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 26 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Capulin CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Capulin CO
 37.21°N 106.19°W (Elev. 8425 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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