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Last Map Update: Tue, Oct 20, 2026 at 6:38:17 am MDT

There is a Slight Risk (15-25% chance) of excessive rainfall over western New Mexico for Wednesday. Excessive rainfall occurs when it rains too fast & heavy for the ground to absorb. This can lead to rapid runoff & flash flooding.
There is a Slight Risk (15-25% chance) of excessive rainfall across western and central New Mexico for Thursday. Excessive rainfall occurs when it rains too fast & heavy for the ground to absorb. This can lead to rapid runoff & flash flooding.
The map on the left shows forecast rainfall amounts over a 72-hour time frame, beginning Wednesday and ending Friday night with highest rainfall amounts over 1-inch remaining concentrated in northwestern to north central New Mexico. The map on the right shows the chances of receiving at least 1-inch of rainfall. Shades of yellow & orange indicate higher chances of receiving at least 1-inch of rain.
There is a Marginal Risk of severe weather in far western New Mexico Wednesday afternoon then over much of western and central New Mexico Thursday. Damaging outflow wind gusts and large hail are the main hazards, although a brief tornado cannot be ruled out in western New Mexico as well.

 

 
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