New Mexico Faces Life-Threatening Flash Floods: NWS Issues Urgent Warning
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New Mexico Faces Life-Threatening Flash Floods: NWS Issues Urgent Warning

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a critical warning for residents in New Mexico, urging them to seek higher ground immediately due to life-threatening flash floods that have inundated the area. This summer has been marked by a series of environmental crises in the state. In June, a wildfire led to the evacuation of…

Flash Flood Warning Issued for South Fork Fire Burn Scar in New Mexico

Flash Flood Warning Issued for South Fork Fire Burn Scar in New Mexico

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the South Fork Fire burn scar in south-central Lincoln County. This warning remains in effect until 6:15 p.m. The affected areas include: Eagle Creek Cedar Creek Rio Ruidoso drainages Ruidoso Hollywood Alto Ruidoso Downs Glencoe Residents in these areas should be prepared for potential…

New Mexico Braces for Intense Heatwave with Record-Breaking Temperatures

New Mexico Braces for Intense Heatwave with Record-Breaking Temperatures

New Mexico is preparing for a significant heatwave, with high temperatures set to persist throughout the week. Sunday afternoon is expected to see temperatures reaching 95 degrees in Albuquerque, with similar highs across the state. The US National Weather Service in Albuquerque warns that the heat risk will escalate starting Monday, with many areas experiencing…

New Mexico Weather Forecast: Flood Watch Issued as Storms Approach

New Mexico Weather Forecast: Flood Watch Issued as Storms Approach

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across New Mexico on Friday afternoon, prompting a Flood Watch for various parts of the state. Thursday’s weather saw storm activity in the same areas affected on Wednesday, though Albuquerque remained dry. Spotty showers continued in western New Mexico, while temperatures across the state remained unusually high….

New Mexico Braces for Flash Flooding Risk and Severe Storms

New Mexico Braces for Flash Flooding Risk and Severe Storms

New Mexico is bracing for an increase in storm activity across the western part of the state, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque issuing a warning for potentially severe conditions. Residents are advised to prepare for stormier weather on Friday, which carries an elevated risk of flash flooding, especially in areas with recent…

New Mexico Weather Update: Isolated Storms to Persist Through Saturday; Drier Weather Ahead
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New Mexico Weather Update: Isolated Storms to Persist Through Saturday; Drier Weather Ahead

Isolated storm chances will continue across parts of New Mexico through Saturday, with drier and hotter conditions expected to return statewide starting Sunday. Wednesday afternoon saw the development of additional storms, particularly in the northern and western mountain regions, including the Sacramento and Manzano Mountains. The state has experienced a hotter day, with temperatures reaching…

New Mexico Weather Update: Haze and Monsoon Storms
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New Mexico Weather Update: Haze and Monsoon Storms

New Mexico will experience limited monsoon activity through Thursday afternoon due to drier air. However, any storms that do form could still produce locally heavy rainfall, particularly in mountainous regions. Tuesday brought quieter and warmer conditions to the state. Monsoon activity was minimal, with isolated storms mainly affecting the northern, western, and central mountains, as…