Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

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

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed E 7 G 10 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 29 Aug 1:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

South Central Highlands

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night And Friday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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