Extreme Heat and Severe Storms: A Dangerous Weekend Ahead

New Mexico is experiencing a hot weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms, but extreme heat is expected to move in next week. A high-pressure system centered in the southern part of the state is causing a heat advisory, which is likely to expand across much of New Mexico. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees or higher for six consecutive days, making it one of the hottest stretches in years. Severe storms are also forecasted for eastern parts of the state.