Calmer weather continues for most of New Mexico this afternoon. Our next storm system moves in tomorrow.
Wind speeds are beginning to increase of southern New Mexico this afternoon as our next storm system prepares to move in. These southwesterly winds are pulling warm and dry air in southern and southeastern New Mexico. This is leading to warming temperatures, particularly in southeastern New Mexico where temperatures could reach the 80’s. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of southern New Mexico. This alert will be in place until 8 p.m. Tuesday March 11th.
This elevated fire risk across southern New Mexico will continue to increase through the end of the week. As a strong spring storm moves in on Thursday increasing winds. Gusts upwards of 70 mph are possible across eastern New Mexico. This leads to increased risks of fires spreading and of blowing dust.
Strong winds are not the only this our next storm system will be bringing. Semi-widespread rain and snowfall will begin to move into eastern New Mexico tomorrow. Heavier precipitation will move into northern, western, and central New Mexico on Thursday and last through Saturday morning.