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

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

Lat: 35.88°NLon: 106.27°WElev: 7171ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 5:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Tierra Amarilla NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °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 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Tierra Amarilla NM
 36.61°N 106.77°W (Elev. 7211 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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