NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Strong storms have been moving across eastern New Mexico this afternoon with numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a few Tornado Warnings. These storms are continuing to move eastward this evening. The western half of New Mexico has seen windier weather move in, and with that, a high fire danger.
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Stronger winds move in Sunday afternoon, bringing in dry air across all of New Mexico. Southwest winds could gust as high as 35 to 65 mph across the state, causing another very high fire danger. Areas of blowing dust are also possible.
Winds will slowly die down through early next week as high temperatures return closer to average for this time of year. Temperatures will start warming again on Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorm chances will return to New Mexico starting Wednesday as well, with higher chances for parts of the state Thursday and Friday.
