Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from August 18, 11:00 AM MDT until August 18, 09:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

Lat: 33.47° N Lon: 105.53° W Elev: 6759 ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 3:35 am MDT

More Information:

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

Detailed forecast for

South Central Mountains

Today

Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s this afternoon. Southeast winds around 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows around 60. South winds around 15 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Thursday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Friday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.