Virga showers and dry storms strikes will develop across portions of western and central NM today. While this activity will produce little to rainfall, gusty and erratic winds with dry lightning strikes will be common. New fire starts will be possible.
Low humidity and gusty winds will impact far western NM today then more of western NM Tuesday. Very dry air and breezy winds will spread across northern and northeast NM Wednesday. Dry lightning strikes from today and Tuesday may create new fire starts. Have an evacuation plan should a fire threaten your area.
Today will be hot again across eastern NM while central and western NM have increasing chances for gusty showers and dry storms. Downburst wind gusts may exceed 50 mph with areas of blowing dust.
Scattered showers and storms will move across central and eastern NM Tuesday. A few of the storms across eastern NM may become severe with large hail and damaging winds possible. Central NM may see more downburst wind gusts with dry lightning strikes and blowing dust.
Showers and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday. Some storm may be severe over eastern NM with large hail and damaging wind gusts. Across western and central NM, a mix of wet and dry storms will produce gusty winds and may start new fires. Expect dangerous lightning, erratic wind gusts, and wet or slick roads.
Temperatures will rise over the next week with minor to moderate heat- related impacts likely. Moderate heat risk affects those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without cooling/hydration, and some health systems and industries.
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