A Flood Watch is in effect from early Sunday morning through Sunday morning for much of western NM. River flooding is forecast on the La Plata and Animas Rivers, with the San Juan and San Francisco Rivers potentially flooding as well.
Widespread soaking rainfall is likely early Sunday morning through Monday morning across much of central and western New Mexico. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of precipitation is expected for most areas, but near 3 inches is expected around Chama and in the mountains near Glenwood. Rain on already saturated soils will increase runoff and the potential for flooding. On Monday above 9000 feet, rain will turn to snow as cooler air moves in.
A marginal risk of severe thunderstorms exists Sunday night. Severe weather may impact portions of wester NM between 3pm and 9pm and portions of eastern NM from 9pm until 3am. Storms will be capable of all hazards, including hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.
Gusty southwest winds will return on Sunday. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be common across western NM and areas just east of the Central Mountain Chain. On Monday, winds will strengthen from the west and northwest behind a cold front. Gusts over 50 mph are expected just east of the Central Mountain Chain, while gusts between 30 and 45 mph will be common elsewhere.
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