On Tuesday afternoon, there will be an increase in the number of showers and thunderstorms, which will bring with them the possibility of heavy rain and flash flooding.
As the week draws to a close, the likelihood of precipitation decreases as temperatures continue to rise.
A number of regions in New Mexico are experiencing a stormy beginning to the week. The HPCC and Ruidoso region burn scars are considered to be under a Flood Watch until 10 o’clock at night.
In certain areas of western and central New Mexico, there may be a few showers that will continue to persist until Tuesday morning; however, any rain that does fall should be light.
A number of showers and storms are expected to be present throughout the state by the afternoon on Tuesday, making it an even more busy afternoon overall.
There is a possibility that every storm will bring heavy rainfall, with some areas experiencing drops of up to one inch. The potential for flash flooding will be increased as a result of this, particularly over the burn scars in the Ruidoso area.
On Wednesday, the monsoon pattern will begin to break down, but there will still be scattered afternoon showers and storms over the state, with the exception of the northwest and southwest regions of New Mexico.
There will still be a chance of flash flooding occurring.
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Throughout the state, the likelihood of precipitation will decrease on a daily basis until Saturday, with the highest likelihood of thunderstorms occurring in the afternoon over the mountains in the north and south.
Because of the arrival of drier air, temperatures are going to rise slightly. Beginning at the end of the week and continuing into the weekend, high temperatures are expected to soar into the middle and upper 90s, with a few reaching triple digits.
It is expected that monsoon moisture will begin to increase across the state once more on Sunday, which will bring about an increased likelihood of showers and thunderstorms.
