Thursday morning is clear and quiet across the state. Temperatures are mild and will be heating up even more this afternoon, compared to Wednesday. Temperatures will hit near-record and record highs today all across New Mexico, reaching the 90s and 100s. Skies will stay sunny through midday, but clouds, showers and storms will build over the mountains this afternoon and evening. There is a chance for a few isolated storms in the southeast plains as well.
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The Metro will stay sunny and dry. Clouds will increase across the state tonight, and rain will move in to western NM by Friday morning. Showers and storms are expected on Friday, with the most active weather during the afternoon and evening. We will see a chance for storms in the Metro Friday afternoon and evening. The clouds and rain will keep temperatures cooler in central and northern New Mexico, but far southern NM will continue to see temperatures around 100 degrees. Skies will clear out for the weekend, with the return of hotter temperatures.
