Showers and thunderstorms will move quickly northeastward across northern and central New Mexico today and tonight. Some storms may turn severe by producing large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two will also be possible. There will also be a risk of flash flooding, especially where the ground is already saturated from heavy rain that fell Thursday.
Catastrophic flooding is ongoing in the San Juan River near and downstream of Farmington, including Shiprock. The river is at a record high stage. This is a dangerous situation!
There is a Marginal to Slight Risk of severe storms across much of northern and central New Mexico today. Storms will move quickly toward the northeast at speeds around 35 to 50 mph. The main hazards will be large hail and damaging wind gusts, but a brief tornado or two will also be possible.
There is a Marginal to Slight Risk of severe storms over much of northern and central New Mexico on Saturday. Storms will move quickly toward the northeast at speeds around 35-50 mph. The main hazards will be large hail and damaging wind gusts, but an isolated tornado or two will also be possible.
A Flood Watch for flash flooding is in effect for west central and northwest NM through midnight tonight. Another Flood Watch is in effect for the Ruidoso area from 6PM this evening through 6AM Sunday.
There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall capable of producing flash flooding for much of central and eastern NM Saturday and Saturday night, then mainly over eastern areas Sunday and Sunday night.
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