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Tropical System in the Gulf of Mexico; Excessive Rainfall and Severe Storm Potential for the Plains

A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to track southward and away from Florida; However, this system will enhance rainfall potential across South Florida through Friday. Meanwhile, heavy to excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected for portions of the Plains. For the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, new daily record high temperatures are expected later Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 2 Jun 7:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Capulin NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 60 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east 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.

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 60 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 61 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    Low: 46 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 60 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 46 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east 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.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Capulin NM
 36.59°N 104.17°W (Elev. 8110 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 am MDT Jun 2, 2023
Forecast Valid:
8am MDT Jun 2, 2023-6pm MDT Jun 8, 2023
 
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