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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 13, 2026 at 10:14:21 am MDT

Isolated evaporating showers and a few dry storms will develop over western and central New Mexico this afternoon. Lightning may start new fires in receptive fuels. Localized gusty outflow winds will accompany showers and storms.
Temperatures continue to run 8-17 degrees F above normal in central and northern New Mexico through at least Thursday. Highs will be near record levels and a few records may be tied or broken.
Critical fire weather conditions will become more likely Thursday then again early next week around New Mexico. Currently, it looks like fire danger will be highest on Sunday.

 

 
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