Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

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

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 4:55 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

South Central Highlands

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 70s. Temperature falling into the upper 60s this afternoon. Southeast winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly cloudy with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Through Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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