Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

Lat: 34.03°NLon: 106.9°WElev: 4805ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles WSW Carrizozo NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles WSW Carrizozo NM
 33.52°N 106.47°W (Elev. 6739 ft)
12:02 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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