Temperatures will be hot today with storm coverage increasing over the high terrain by lunchtime. The greatest chances for storms will focus near the high terrain before moving into nearby highlands and valleys through sunset.
Thunderstorms over northwest New Mexico this afternoon will produce erratic and gusty winds with a few lightning strikes possibly leading to new wildfires.
Temperatures will remain hot with a low to moderate risk of heat impacts.
Storms increase today & Wednesday, then reduce in coverage on Thursday and Friday.