There is a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms over far eastern NM mainly this evening. Thunderstorms over western and central NM will also be capable of producing strong to severe wind gusts alongside blowing dust as well.
Critical fire weather conditions increase this weekend from the combination of dry and windy conditions. Rapid fire spread will be possible from any new spark any many areas of western, central and northeastern NM.
Red Flag Warnings are in effect each day 11am - 8pm MDT for the areas highlighted; covering western, central, and northeastern NM. Rapid fire spread from any new spark will be possible from the combination of very dry and windy conditions.
The heat stays, but the 100s fall away by next week. Afternoon thunderstorm activity trends down this weekend and next week, notably across western and central NM. Thunderstorm chances return to eastern NM next week.