ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Isolated showers and weak storms could bring gusty outflow winds to northern New Mexico through early evening, while most of the state stays dry this weekend.
A 20% to 50% chance of thunderstorms will develop along the eastern slopes of the central mountains and nearby highlands Sunday afternoon and early evening.
Most of New Mexico will stay dry through the weekend, especially across the southwest part of the state.
A warming trend will build into the middle of next week, though eastern New Mexico will see brief cooling Sunday behind a backdoor cold front.
High temperatures in eastern New Mexico will stay mostly in the 70s on Sunday.
Hot temperatures return next week with a minor to moderate risk of heat-related illnesses for sensitive populations.
Parts of New Mexico could reach record high temperatures next week, mainly on Tuesday.
Most areas will remain dry next week, though enough moisture may bring a few afternoon showers or storms Thursday, mainly over the mountains.
