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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Aug 12:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Magdalena NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Magdalena NM
 34.27°N 107.29°W (Elev. 7480 ft)
12:01 am MDT Aug 4, 2026
12am MDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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