Gusty northwesterly then northerly winds swing thru eastern NM tonight into Wednesday morning. Peak gusts will reach 30-40mph, topping out near 45 mph over the Caprock from Clovis to Portales.
Temperatures will rise well above average most areas from mid-week into the weekend, with a few daily record highs being challenged by Friday or Saturday.
There is a growing risk for the rapid spread of fire from Thursday through Saturday with very dry conditions and gusty westerly winds. The risk is highest across eastern NM, but will expand west to include portions of central NM by Saturday.