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Nor'easter Bringing Dangerous Coastal Conditions to the Mid-Atlantic; Pacific Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.

A Nor'easter well off the East Coast will slowly track north this week and may gain some subtropical characteristics. Strong onshore winds will bring flooding, dangerous marine conditions, and beach erosion along the Mid-Atlantic coast. A Pacific storm is bringing gusty winds, severe thunderstorms, and mountain snow to portions of California and the Southwest U.S. through Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 at 12:06:04 pm MDT

A Flood Watch is in effect for all areas west of the Rio Grande Valley across northern and central New Mexico from 12 PM Wednesday to 6 AM Friday. A few storms may produce rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour resulting in hazardous flows in arroyos, ditches, and over low water crossings will be a concern.
There is a Marginal Risk of severe weather in far western New Mexico today. The main hazards are damaging wind gusts and large hail, although a brief tornado cannot be ruled out in western New Mexico as well.
There is a Slight Risk of severe weather in far western New Mexico Thursday afternoon, with a Marginal Risk extending eastward to the Rio Grande Valley. The main hazards are damaging wind gusts and large hail.
The map on the left shows forecast rainfall amounts over the next 72 hours (through Friday night) while the map on the right shows the probability of at least one inch. The highest rainfall amounts will favor northwest New Mexico.

 

 
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