Portales, NM

1:20 PM MDT on May 16, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 4052 ft
Lon: 103.1° W
Lat: 33.7° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Aletta (East Pacific) Invest 92 (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
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Portales Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:02 PM MDT
Elevation
4117 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
77 °F
Feels Like 77 °F
Wind(mph)
5
Sunrise / Set
5:50 AM
7:47 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Clear 81 °F
Clear
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 86 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Partly Cloudy 90 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Clear 84 | 55 °F
Clear
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 81 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.05 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
22%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCVS 161855Z AUTO 20007KT 080V240 10SM CLR 26/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02580015 $
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
77 °F
Dew Point
35 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5 mph from SSE
Wind Gust
15.0 mph
Health
UV
13 out of 16
Pollen
5.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the SSW after midnight.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCVS

Wednesday, 16
Clear
81 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 17
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 18
Partly Cloudy
90 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 19
Clear
84 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 20
Partly Cloudy
81 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Clear
91 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
88 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
90 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
91 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
84 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 41 73 | 37 75 | 41 61 | 34
Wind 6 mph WSW 10 mph North 15 mph South 9 mph SSW
Humidity 55% 28% 29% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 6% 1% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
7:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [2.85]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [2.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the SSW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 36 77 | 50 79 | 39 64 | 41
Wind 10 mph SSW 19 mph SW 18 mph SSW 14 mph South
Humidity 44% 39% 25% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 30% 16% 23% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [2.87]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.15], Average RMSE [2.66] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 59F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 36 82 | 48 84 | 45 72 | 25
Wind 9 mph SW 14 mph WSW 21 mph SSW 16 mph SSW
Humidity 39% 29% 25% 17%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 36% 9% 6% 72%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.69], Average RMSE [3.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.77], Average RMSE [3.54] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 25 81 | 41 81 | 19 63 | 16
Wind 9 mph WSW 18 mph West 14 mph WSW 9 mph WSW
Humidity 25% 23% 9% 16%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.23], Average RMSE [4.25]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [4.09] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 54 70 | 43 79 | 52 63 | 43
Wind 20 mph NNE 17 mph NE 11 mph ENE 12 mph East
Humidity 85% 37% 37% 48%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 32% 38% 4%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.61], Average RMSE [5.11]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.76], Average RMSE [5.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 54 81 | 57 86 | 54 63 | 48
Wind 6 mph NE 6 mph SE 11 mph South 12 mph South
Humidity 96% 43% 33% 57%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 9% 0% 6% 25%
Conditions Fog Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.35], Average RMSE [5.56]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.57], Average RMSE [5.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 52 86 | 50 84 | 41 70 | 50
Wind 10 mph SSW 14 mph SW 16 mph SSW 17 mph South
Humidity 74% 28% 21% 50%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 28% 1% 23% 17%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.88], Average RMSE [5.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.01], Average RMSE [5.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 55 90 | 45 90 | 39 70 | 27
Wind 13 mph SW 17 mph WSW 17 mph WSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 67% 21% 16% 19%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 23% 35% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.81], Average RMSE [4.61]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 30 86 | 37 91 | 25 68 | 34
Wind 6 mph WNW 6 mph NW 7 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 29% 17% 8% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.42], Average RMSE [5.27]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 41 82 | 52 84 | 43 68 | 46
Wind 4 mph West 3 mph WSW 10 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 48% 35% 22% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 1% 9% 16% 31%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 52 82 | 63 84 | 50 66 | 48
Wind 4 mph SW 3 mph SSW 9 mph South 7 mph South
Humidity 72% 51% 29% 51%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 37% 29% %
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
7:50 PM
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May 16, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCVS) 80 °F 50 °F
Record (KCVS) 95 °F (2000) 39 °F (1998)
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Astronomy
May. 16, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:50 AM MDT 7:47 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:23 AM MDT 8:15 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:49 AM MDT 8:48 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:14 AM MDT 9:24 PM MDT
Moon 3:11 AM MDT 4:13 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 14h 52m
Length of Day
13h 56m
Tomorrow will be 1m 24s longer.
Waning Crescent, 15% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Crescent
May 20
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May 28
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Jun 11
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APRSWXNET Milnesand NM, Milnesand, NM 77 °F 77 °F 35 °F 22% SSE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4117 ft 1:02 PM MDT MADIS
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