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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Plains today, moving into the central Plains and Southeast U.S on Saturday. Read More >

Strong to locally damaging winds are expected today across eastern NM and through the gaps of the central mountain chain. Hazardous crosswinds, poor visibility due to blowing dust, and unsecured items being blown around will be the primary hazards.
Temperatures will drop tonight in the wake of a potent cold front. Temperatures will likely drop below freezing throughout much of northern NM, with lower chances in central and western areas. Recent record warmth has resulted in early blooming so make sure to protect any sensitive vegetation.
Moisture will increase enough Sunday for isolated and gusty virga showers, and perhaps a few dry thunderstorms, to develop over the western mountains and along the continental divide. Virga showers and dry storms are likely in the same areas again on Monday afternoon. Dry storms may spark new fires.

 

 
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