Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

Lat: 34.03°NLon: 106.9°WElev: 4805ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 1:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Polvadera NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Polvadera NM
 34.18°N 106.7°W (Elev. 5623 ft)
12:32 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
1am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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