A Flood Watch is in effect today from 12pm to 6AM MDT for portions of eastern New Mexico, including the Ruidoso area burn scars. The Flash Flood Watch expires at 9PM for areas outside the east-central plains and the Ruidoso area burn scars.
Widespread to numerous showers and storms will develop areawide Thursday and Friday. There is a low chance of flash flooding anywhere in the state and a high risk of flash flooding over the recent burn scars. Gusty winds up to 50 mph, dangerous cloud to ground lightning, small hail, and heavy downpours could accompany any storms that develop.
Widesprad showers and storms are expected the next few days around the area. Rain chances trend down this weekend as temperature begin to heat up again.
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