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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

Lat: 34.03° N Lon: 106.9° W Elev: 4805 ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 7 Aug 7:55 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

South Central Highlands

Rest Of Today
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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