Weather Update

Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Renewed Flash Flood Threats to Parts of New Mexico This Weekend

Monsoonal storms will bring heavy rain and flash-flood risks to New Mexico through Monday, targeting burn scars, urban areas, and low-lying areas.

Heavy Rain Raises Flash Flood Risk Across Parts of New Mexico

Near-record moisture could bring torrential rain and flash flooding across New Mexico as thunderstorms intensify through Friday.

Scorching Heat and Daily Thunderstorms Ahead for New Mexico

Dangerous heat builds across central and eastern New Mexico this weekend with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s. Scattered thunderstorms will bring lightning, gusty winds and flash flood risk daily through early next week. Stay hydrated and weather-aware.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warning Across New Mexico Due to Monsoon Storms

Monsoon storms continue across parts of New Mexico to start the week, bringing heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and the potential for localized flooding. Forecasters urge residents to stay weather aware as seasonal moisture fuels widespread afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

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