Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

Lat: 34.03°NLon: 106.9°WElev: 4805ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 6:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Lemitar NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Lemitar NM
 34.13°N 107°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
6:02 am MDT Aug 6, 2026
6am MDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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