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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

Lat: 34.03°NLon: 106.9°WElev: 4805ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Mar 8:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Magdalena NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Magdalena NM
 33.99°N 107.17°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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