Showers, storms move across the state ahead of cooler temperatures

Showers, storms move across the state ahead of cooler temperatures

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and storms continue to move across eastern and northern New Mexico this evening. Thet will continue overnight and throughout the day on Monday.

The highest chances for rain are going to be in northeast and east-central New Mexico, where a couple of strong thunderstorms will be possible.

Forecast Continues Below

Events: What’s happening around New Mexico June 7-13

Community: New Mexican musician hospitalized in Rome

Data: New Mexico’s population will decline after 2035, experts predicts

Crime: Thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered after raid at Santa Fe home

Flooding is a large threat as these storms push through. Temperatures will be much cooler Monday afternoon in northeastern New Mexico, while the rest of the state will see cooler temperatures as well.

Drier and warmer weather returns statewide on Tuesday. A stretch of triple-digit heat will begin again in southern and southeastern parts of New Mexico, and the heat might be sticking around into the end of next week. Isolated afternoon storms are possible again next Friday.