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Showers and storms ongoing this morning across western and central NM will focus across north central NM by the afternoon. This weekend will also feature very strong winds and critical fire weather conditions across much of the area. Please avoid anything that can cause a spark!
Wind and fire weather concerns will ramp up over the next several days across northern and central New Mexico!
Temperatures will continue to climb today with record to near record breaking heat expected again. Increasing moisture will result in increasing precipitation chances across the west starting late this afternoon. Critical fire weather conditions then make their return this weekend so outdoor burning is not recommended.
The heat is on! Record to near record heat is in the forecast today with less storm coverage overall. An isolated strong to severe storm can't be ruled out near the NM/TX border. The hot temperatures continue into Friday with precipitation chances trending upward again through Friday and Saturday.
The few storms that are out there will taper off this evening with rather mild overnight lows settling in. Storm chances will be low Thursday, and any chance for a strong to severe storm will be near the TX border.
Near record to record heat builds in Thursday and Friday. The heat holds onto the eastern plains through the weekend with chances for rain and cooler weather reaching western and northern NM starting Friday night into Saturday.
Be sure to practice heat safety with near record to record heat building in Thursday and Friday!
- Stay hydrated
- Limit strenuous outdoor activity
- Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing
- Look before you lock
Storms this afternoon are not lasting that long once they drift off the high terrain. Overall, storms will taper off through the evening. Storm chances tick up late Friday into Saturday through western and northern NM with arrival of a fast moving Pacific storm system.
Record level heat reaches a good portion of the state Thursday and Friday, sticking around through eastern NM through the weekend.
What does being Weather-Ready look like? When it comes to vehicle heat safety, it means caregivers and parents setting reminders and always looking before they lock. Learn more heat safety and preparedness tips at weather.gov/safety/heat
Here's a good reason not to be in arroyos! This is a photo from @ABQFloodControl showing water flowing through North Diversion Channel at Menual Blvd. #ABQ #nmwx
Scattered storms today will linger into the evening, with very slow movement. Occasional lightning, small hail, locally heavy rainfall, and erratic gusty winds will be the main hazards.
The heat ramps up while storm coverage trends down through Thursday. The century mark will be reached across portions of the eastern plains Thursday and into the weekend. Questions remain concerning storm coverage and strength through the northwestern half of the state Friday, so stay tuned.
Today is the first day of meteorological Summer! Meteorologists often refer to seasonal start times on the first of the month (December 1st, March 1st, June 1st, September 1st). This creates consistency between years, because the official start of the season, the Summer Solstice, often varies every year by a day or so. For example, last year the Summer Solstice occurred on June 21, 2019, however it will occur on June 20th this year.
With that in mind, it's time to get ready for Summer weather hazards by visiting our Summer Safety website! weather.gov/wrn/summer-safety #SummerSafety
Isolated to scattered storms favoring the western and northern high terrain will gradually taper off through the evening hours, while also drifting over adjacent valley areas.
The heat builds in as storm coverage trends down Monday through Thursday. A Pacific storm system will increase chances for storms across the northwestern half of the state Friday, but uncertainty remains with coverage and timing, so stay up-to-date as we get closer.
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will be above average for the last day of May. Near to above normal temperatures will be the rule for the next seven days, and scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist, also!
Liquid drops are falling out of the sky -- at least in some locations! We hope you are enjoying it. Showers and thunderstorms will continue into tonight. Low temperatures will be above normal for all areas.
Very warm to hot again today with mainly isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms favoring the northern and western mountains.
Friday night, May 29th
Temperatures will be mild again tonight with most showers and thunderstorms coming to an end before midnight. Look for another round of storms to develop over the high terrain of New Mexico each afternoon this weekend.
Very warm to hot again today with mainly isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms favoring the northern and western mountains. Tonight, expect scattered evening showers and storms with gusty winds. Overnight lows will be warmer than normal.
Will an active weather pattern forecast during the next several days continue into June? Find out here in the 2020 June Outlook for northern & central #NM. https://go.usa.gov/xwgAe
Mild overnight temperatures are expected tonight with showers and thunderstorms coming to an end before midnight.
Low-level moisture moving in from the east will result in mainly isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will be above average for late May. Friday will be warmer, with scattered afternoon/evening showers and storms focusing over the higher terrain.
Light showers and virga over northern NM will taper off this evening. Warmer weather with chances for isolated to scattered showers and storms continue into the weekend.
The warming trend continues today with isolated showers and storms favoring the central mountain chain. Fortunately, a much more active pattern is looking to take shape as we head into the weekend. Precipitation chances trend upward this weekend and into early next week.
A nice day is ahead for the area with temperatures warmer than they were yesterday. Drier today as well, but precipitation chances trend upward towards late week, particularly for northern NM.
A strong back door cold front that produced wind gusts up to 50 mph across eastern NM overnight will bring significantly colder temperatures today. Highs over the plains will be 20 degrees below normal with widespread clouds and a few showers. Thunderstorms are also possible around the Santa Fe and Albuquerque metro area with gusty winds and cooler temperatures. Warm and dry conditions will return Tuesday and Wednesday before another shot at showers and storms toward later in the week.
Showers and thunderstorms will continue through tonight across northeast New Mexico. A few storms may be severe, however, higher chances of severe weather exist in Colorado and Texas. Otherwise, cooler temperatures are expected.
A back door cold front will dive southwestward into the state late today with a risk of severe thunderstorms across far eastern areas. Monday afternoon and evening, a gusty east wind will develop below canyons opening into the central valley from Santa Fe southward.
Quiet tonight, but a few showers & storms are expected across the northeast on Sunday. A few of these storms may become strong to severe with large hail and strong winds. Precipitation chances continue to increase on Monday and then again later in the week.
Warm temperatures, low humidity, strong winds, and an unstable airmass will generate critical fire weather conditions over much of northern and eastern NM on Saturday. Chances for showers and storms will increase starting Sunday, especially across eastern NM.
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Red Flag Warning in effect for the Northeast Highlands this afternoon until early evening, including Las Vegas and Raton. Dry, warm, and breezy to windy conditions are forecast again for Saturday. The strong winds and low humidity in the eastern plains will create critical fire weather conditions.
Tomorrow is the day! We're excited for our virtual SKYWARN class, and we hope you are, too! Join us as we talk all about severe weather, and be sure to register here: bit.ly/2Z9OFDB
Most of NM will see pleasant conditions today. Strong to severe storms will favor the TX/OK Panhandles into western KS, possibly spreading into far northeastern NM near Clayton this afternoon. Friday, dry and warm southwest winds bring back critical fire weather concerns to northeastern NM along I-25 from Las Vegas to Raton. Any fires could spread rapidly during the afternoon hours in this area.
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Cooler temperatures arrive through western New Mexico today, spreading eastward Thursday. Daytime highs trend warmer Friday and Saturday, before another cool down early next week. A Red Flag Warning is in effect through the Northeast Highlands for this afternoon, while strong to severe storms hug the Texas border late today into the evening.
Looking for something to do this Friday? We got you covered! Join us Friday at 1 PM for our 2nd virtual SKYWARN class! Be sure to register at: bit.ly/2Z9OFDB
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Don't think you could be so careless? Distraction doesn't just happen while inside a moving car. Make sure to create reminders, like putting your bag or purse in the backseat or even one shoe. The temperature inside a vehicle can quickly rise to deadly levels in the hot New Mexico sun. #HeatSafety #CheckForBaby @NHTSAgov
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Smoke in the west, low stratus clouds in the northeast...here's what satellite imagery is currently seeing across New Mexico:
Sadly, twenty-three children were accidentally left inside hot vehicles and died in 2017. Don't think you could be so careless? Distractions don't just happen while inside a moving car. Twenty-three families will tell you it can happen to you. There are actions you can take to minimize the risk. -Set a reminder on your phone. -Create a visual reminder in your vehicle (place one shoe in backseat when child is with you). -Communicate regularly on whereabouts with spouse/childcare provider. http://noheatstroke.org/Heatstroke_Trends.pdf #heatsafety
Radar 5/2 3:40PM MDT Showers and thunderstorms will continue to favor western New Mexico through the early evening. Brief downpours and small hail will be possible. #nmwx
Today there are only a few high cirrus clouds streaming over (mostly northeastern) New Mexico. Let's rewind to last Wednesday and watch some low stratus clouds and snow showers form and dissipate over the Sandia mountains as an area of low pressure moved over the state!
Clouds are keeping it cool in central New Mexico...it's only 75 degrees as of 2pm in Albuquerque!
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 5am MDT Thursday for all of northeast New Mexico, including Angel Fire, Raton, Des Moines, Clayton, Las Vegas, Clines Corners, Santa Rosa, and Tucumcari. Be alert to ponding of water on roads and in low-lying areas. Fast and abrupt flows could also develop in normally dry creeks, arroyos, low water crossings, and river beds. Heed any warnings that might be issued later! #nmwx
It was an exciting Monday, June 26, 2017 at NWS Albuquerque as severe gap winds of 59 mph forced thunderstorms to develop across the area. A storm crossed directly over the Sunport and produced heavy rainfall and small hail. The 0.48" of rainfall was the greatest daily total since January 15, 2017!
The new GOES-R Series satellite has been producing some beautiful preliminary images. Check out this loop from today, revealing low level water vapor in the troposphere via the satellite's 7.34 micrometer channel. The GOES-R satellite is going to be a game-changer for meteorologists and weather forecasting due to its high spatial and temporal resolution! (Note: the imagery is still preliminary and non-operational at this time).
Although GOES-16 is still in the testing phase, the early imagery from the satellite continues to amaze. Below is a loop of the Mid-Level Water Vapor Channel (Ch 9) from this morning showing the southward progression of a backdoor front over the Eastern Plains. The high spatial and temporal resolution of the data allowed our aviation forecaster to more accurately predict the arrival of the front at some of WFO Albuquerque's aviation forecast locations. The increased imagery bands and resolution is allowing operational forecasters to see many phenomenon that have rarely been observed by operational weather satellites. It is anticipated that these improvements will greatly help both short term and long term forecasting over New Mexico. Some of the biggest short term improvements will be in severe weather forecasting and wildfire detection with GOES-16 being able to provide data as often as one minute at times. #NMwx #GOES16 The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing. Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized.
High impact and rapidly changing weather can be expected across the area through Tuesday to include several hours of critical fire weather conditions for much of eastern New Mexico this afternoon. Potentially damaging winds are possible for parts of central and eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. Meanwhile, accumulating snow will return to the high terrain areas of the north and west beginning tonight where 6 to 12 inches are a good bet for areas near and above 7500 feet by Tuesday night. A warmer, drier trend will take hold the latter half of the week into the weekend as temperatures trend back to above normal.
Thunderstorms will stretch from the southwest mountains of New Mexico northeastward to the Sangre de Cristos and into the far northeastern plains of the state. Meanwhile, Roswell is projected to hit 100 degrees again; this would be the 37th time this year!
Radar loop of lastnight's storm that rolled over Albuquerque metro. The storm formed from several colliding outflow boundaries over northern Bernalillo county and pushed south. Outflow boundaries are waves of rain-cooled air pushing out from dying thunderstorm cells.
Here is a brief time lapse of the smoke plume from the Dog Head fire seen today (Wednesday, June 15th). The fire is in the Manzano mountains, southeast of Albuquerque and can be vividly seen from the Weather Forecast Office.
Time lapse video from the top of our Upper Air building looking SE at the Dog Head Fire throughout the afternoon today. Near the end, smoke from the North Fire to the SW moves in to obscure the sky and hide the Dog Head fire. Smoke from the North fire is currently causing hazy conditions across the Albuquerque area this evening.
If you live in central to western New Mexico, you have likely noticed some haze in the skies. The culprit is smoke from fires in Arizona. Often times with high pressure aloft (as we are currently observing) smoke can become somewhat "trapped" as it slowly circulates clockwise around the periphery of the area of high pressure.
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