Another period of high fire danger due to critical fire weather conditions is expected Wednesday through Friday. Strong southwest winds and low humidity values will be common each day. Winds will be strongest on Thursday with gusts between 40 and 60 mph.
Better moisture moving into the area Tuesday will allow a few showers and perhaps a thunderstorm to develop over the area. The northern and western high terrain of New Mexico will be favored. Little to no rainfall is expected however strong and erratic microburst winds may lead to blowing dust and hazardous driving.
A breezy to windy period is expected across the region this week. The strongest winds are expected on Thursday. Peak wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph are expected, with the strongest winds east of the Central Mountain Chain. These winds combined with very dry air and warm to hot temperatures will help to increase fire danger. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and deteriorate air quality.
Temperatures will be 15 to 25 degrees colder across eastern NM today in the wake of a cold front. High temperatures in the 60s and 70s will be common areawide.
Gusty east canyon winds are likely in ABQ and Santa Fe through the overnight hours. Partly cloudy skies throughout the state will keep low temperatures at to above normal.
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