Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74° N Lon: 104.5° W Elev: 6354 ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 19 Aug 1:53 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass

Rest Of Today
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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