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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Graphical Drought Information Statement

 

Current Drought Status in New Mexico

Current Drought Image for NM

The current and past U.S. Drought Monitor map depictions of drought can be found at:

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

 

2026 Calendar Year Precipitation

Map showing the total precipitation since January 1st (Calendar Year).

NM precipitation since Jan 1

2026 Calendar Year Departure From Normal Precipitation

Map showing the departure from normal precipitation since January 1st (Calendar Year).

NM departure from normal precipitation since Jan 1

 

2026 Water Year Precipitation

Map showing the total precipitation since October 1st (Water Year). 

NM Total precipitation since Oct 1

 

2026 Water Year Departure from Normal Precipitation

Map showing the departure from normal precipitation since October 1st (Water Year). 

NM precipitation departure from normal since Oct 1


Long Range Precipitation/Drought Outlook

The official NOAA Climate Prediction Center's latest outlook (1 month and 3 months) for New Mexico precipitation chances.

one month CPC precipitation outlook

 

three month CPC precipitation outlook
 

1 Month Precipitation CPC Outlooks

 

3 Month Precipitation CPC Outlooks

 

The seasonal outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for New Mexico.


 

  You can get detailed information on the ENSO forecast from the following links:

 
All public lands, National Parks and Monuments, BLM lands, State Parks and tribal lands current conditions and any fire restrictions can be found in the link below.
 

Current Fire Restrictions

Drought Indices

Crop Moisture Index
Palmer Drought Severity Index
Percent of Normal Precipitation
SPI (Standardized Precipitation Index)

    External Links and Sites  

Water Supply Forecast

Additional Information

NDMC Climatology 
Western Region Climate Center