Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alamogordo-White (KALM)

Lat: 32.84° N Lon: 105.99° W Elev: 4150 ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 28 Aug 8:15 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet

Today
Mostly sunny this morning, then partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Scattered thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Labor Day
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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