Weather Update

Near-Record Temperatures Persist Wednesday Afternoon as Scattered Storms Form Over New Mexico Mountains

Heat advisories remain in effect across parts of New Mexico as temperatures soar above normal and severe thunderstorms threaten strong winds and hail.

NWS: Record Heat, Storms Hit New Mexico

Moderate to major heat risk grips lower elevations across New Mexico, with record highs likely. Storms may bring gusty winds, heavy rain and lightning. Smoke could lower air quality.

New Mexico Braces for Dangerous Triple-Digit Heat, Temperatures Near 107 Degrees as Heat Advisory Issued

A heat advisory blankets much of New Mexico as temperatures soar to 107 degrees, threatening record highs and increasing the risk of heat illness.

Heat Advisory: Albuquerque, Santa Fe May See Temperatures Up to 105 Degrees

Residents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are urged to take heat safety precautions as temperatures may reach 105 degrees.

NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

Thunderstorms are expected to persist across New Mexico this week, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and a continued risk of flash flooding.

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Winter is Coming: New Mexico’s First Freezing Temperatures Are Just Days Away as Summer’s Grip Begins to Loosen

While much of New Mexico is still baking in late-summer heat, the state's highest communities are already closing in on their typical first freeze, with Red River averaging its first 32°F night around September 7.

Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

Inferno in the Mountains! 60-Acre Wildfire Rages Through Treacherous Manzano Terrain as Firefighters Battle Two Other Wildfires

A 60-acre lightning-sparked wildfire is growing in the Manzano Mountains as firefighters battle three blazes, with treacherous terrain hampering efforts to contain the largest fire.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”