Weather Update

Heading Out? Heavy Rain, Lightning to Hit Several Areas on Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to persist in western and northern New Mexico this evening.

Smoke Expected to Ease Across New Mexico as Storms Move In

Forecasters expect smoke to decrease and thunderstorm chances to increase across New Mexico on Sunday as monsoon moisture returns. While improving air quality will benefit many communities, officials warn that some storms could still produce heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and localized flooding.

Monsoon Moisture to Bring Rain, Storms to New Mexico

Monsoon moisture is moving into New Mexico this week, bringing higher chances for showers and thunderstorms across much of the state. Weather experts warn that while the rainfall may provide relief from dry conditions, some storms could produce heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and localized flooding.

Hotter Weather Returns to New Mexico as Storm Chances Decrease in Southeast

Forecasters expect hotter temperatures to return across New Mexico as thunderstorm chances decrease in the southeastern part of the state. While isolated storms remain possible elsewhere, officials urge residents to prepare for increasing heat and changing weather conditions.

Isolated Thunderstorms, High Fire Danger Expected Across Parts of New Mexico Tuesday

Forecasters expect isolated thunderstorms to develop across parts of New Mexico on Tuesday, while other regions face elevated wildfire danger because of hot, dry, and windy conditions. Weather officials urge residents to monitor forecasts and remain prepared for rapidly changing weather.

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

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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

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Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.