An active monsoon pattern across New Mexico resulted in slight drought improvement across the state. 1 category improvements were observed across south central and eastern New Mexico.
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The episode as NWS ABQ wrote it up.
An active monsoon pattern across New Mexico resulted in slight drought improvement across the state. 1 category improvements were observed across south central and eastern New Mexico. Several instances of flash flooding were observed across Ruidoso due to heavy rainfall on the South Fork and Salt Fire burn scars.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 30, 10:50 PM MST, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1150 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 1253 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 The 2024 North American Monsoon continues in full swing across central and western NM through tonight, with strong storms capable of producing locally heavy rainfall and causing flash flooding. Good chances for storms will continue each afternoon and evening through Wednesday, with a downtick forecast on Independence Day. A backdoor front will recharge moisture across eastern and central NM on Friday, bringing good chances for storms back to the eastern half of the region while western NM remains mostly dry through the weekend. A slow warming trend is forecast through mid week, with the hottest temperatures forecast on Independence Day. && .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Monday night) Issued at 1253 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 Anomalously high atmospheric moisture continues across the area, with the 12Z KABQ upper air sounding showing a PWAT of 1.35", which ranks in the top 3 all time for June. The dewpoint temperature was still 60 at KABQ at 1PM, which is exceedingly rare. The atmosphere was worked-over yesterday evening and overnight, so a slower start this afternoon, but we're still anticipating an active late afternoon and evening with storms favoring the western half of the area. The latest CAMs show a significant expansion in coverage and intensity from 2-5PM out west as well as around the burn scars near Ruidoso. The threat for flooding on the HPCC burn scar is relatively lower today as the upper high to the east has extended a ridge axis westward over north central portions of the state. Latest modeling shows convection persisting overnight, especially near the CO border in closer proximity to the westerlies. The upper level ridge will back off a bit Monday and allow the westerlies associated with an upper level trough moving from the Great Basin toward the central Rockies to penetrate further south into northern NM. This will increase west to east storm motion and bring more shear for a slight uptick in hail and gusty winds Monday afternoon/evening. The threat for burn scar flooding will tick up for the HPCC on Monday and remain constant for the scars near Ruidoso, where very little rainfall will cause dangerous flooding. Off-scar flash flooding can not be ruled out Monday either. && .LONG TERM... (Tuesday through Saturday) Issued at 1253 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 The westerlies will penetrate further south into central NM Tuesday, while the upper level ridge holds on across the southern half. Meaning, more storm motion and better structure for storms across the northern half of the state. Similar setup and another active day Wednesday, although the upper level ridge across the southern half will lose it's grip a tad and allow for increased coverage. The burn scar flood threat will remain elevated both Tuesday and Wednesday. All models show a downtrend in PWATs Wednesday night through Independence Day as an upper level trough/low moving across the central/northern Rockies steers drier air on northwest flow aloft over most of the state. Independence Day will be the least convectively active day and the hottest of the forecast period, with high temperatures above normal most areas. The ejecting trough will push a backdoor front down the eastern plains Thursday night into Friday and recharge moisture to the central mountain chain, setting the stage for an active northwest flow pattern through the weekend with the upper high located over CA. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1142 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 Scattered showers and storms will favor areas along and west of the Rio Grande Valley tonight. Convection will likely continue to initiate along outflow boundaries through as late as 09Z so its difficult to pinpoint exactly which locations will get a storm. Gusty outflow winds up to 35KT and small hail may accompany storms during the overnight. Numerous storms are expected tomorrow afternoon, with the greatest coverage in an area extending from the southwest mtns to the Sangre de Cristo mtns. Wet microbursts will be a concern along with significant lightning activity as storms cluster together. The most likely timing for storms for terminals along the Rio Grande Valley will be between 22Z and 06Z, but this timing may change in future TAF packages as hi-res models get a better handle on tomorrow's round of storms. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 1253 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024 Critical fire weather conditions are not expected through at least the next seven days as an active North American Monsoon continues, bringing daily rounds of wetting storms and good to excellent humidity recovery. An elevated threat for burn scar flooding will exist through Wednesday, then trend down Independence Day before a backdoor front recharges moisture on Friday and brings a renewed threat for burn scar flooding going into the weekend. Increasing northwest flow aloft will dry-out western portions of the area from Independence Day onward through the weekend, brining back hot, dry and unstable conditons. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Farmington...................... 66 83 61 89 / 70 60 20 20 Dulce........................... 56 78 51 84 / 70 70 30 30 Cuba............................ 59 78 56 82 / 50 70 40 40 Gallup.......................... 59 83 56 86 / 70 60 30 30 El Morro........................ 57 79 57 82 / 70 70 50 50 Grants.......................... 60 82 57 84 / 70 70 50 60 Quemado......................... 59 81 59 82 / 70 70 50 70 Magdalena....................... 62 84 64 83 / 70 70 50 70 Datil........................... 58 80 59 80 / 70 60 40 70 Reserve......................... 56 87 57 87 / 70 60 30 60 Glenwood........................ 65 91 67 93 / 70 50 30 60 Chama........................... 53 73 50 78 / 60 70 40 30 Los Alamos...................... 60 79 61 81 / 50 70 60 50 Pecos........................... 57 81 57 82 / 40 60 70 40 Cerro/Questa.................... 51 77 49 80 / 30 70 40 30 Red River....................... 49 69 48 72 / 20 70 40 40 Angel Fire...................... 50 74 48 74 / 20 60 30 30 Taos............................ 57 81 55 82 / 30 60 30 30 Mora............................ 53 80 54 81 / 20 60 40 40 Espanola........................ 63 86 61 87 / 40 60 50 30 Santa Fe........................ 61 81 61 82 / 50 60 60 40 Santa Fe Airport................ 63 84 61 86 / 50 50 60 30 Albuquerque Foothills........... 67 86 67 87 / 50 60 70 50 Albuquerque Heights............. 65 88 66 88 / 50 60 70 40 Albuquerque Valley.............. 66 90 65 90 / 50 50 60 40 Albuquerque West Mesa........... 66 88 66 88 / 50 60 60 50 Belen........................... 66 91 64 90 / 40 50 50 50 Bernalillo...................... 66 88 66 89 / 50 50 60 40 Bosque Farms.................... 64 90 62 90 / 40 50 60 40 Corrales........................ 65 89 64 89 / 50 50 60 50 Los Lunas....................... 64 90 62 90 / 40 50 60 40 Placitas........................ 64 86 65 86 / 50 50 60 40 Rio Rancho...................... 66 87 66 88 / 50 60 60 50 Socorro......................... 68 93 69 92 / 40 50 40 60 Sandia Park/Cedar Crest......... 60 81 61 82 / 50 70 70 40 Tijeras......................... 62 84 62 84 / 50 70 70 40 Edgewood........................ 59 85 60 85 / 40 60 70 40 Moriarty/Estancia............... 58 86 57 86 / 40 60 60 40 Clines Corners.................. 56 82 57 83 / 30 40 60 40 Mountainair..................... 59 85 60 85 / 50 50 60 50 Gran Quivira.................... 59 86 59 86 / 50 50 40 50 Carrizozo....................... 66 89 68 90 / 50 30 20 50 Ruidoso......................... 58 81 60 82 / 40 40 20 50 Capulin......................... 60 84 59 85 / 5 50 30 40 Raton........................... 59 88 58 89 / 10 50 30 30 Springer........................ 60 89 60 91 / 10 40 30 30 Las Vegas....................... 58 81 58 83 / 20 40 50 40 Clayton......................... 64 93 67 93 / 5 20 20 30 Roy............................. 63 87 63 89 / 10 40 30 30 Conchas......................... 68 95 69 95 / 10 20 20 20 Santa Rosa...................... 65 91 66 93 / 10 30 20 30 Tucumcari....................... 68 98 69 99 / 5 10 10 20 Clovis.......................... 68 96 70 98 / 0 10 10 10 Portales........................ 68 97 70 99 / 0 10 5 10 Fort Sumner..................... 70 96 71 97 / 5 20 10 20 Roswell......................... 74 100 75 104 / 5 10 10 20 Picacho......................... 66 92 66 94 / 10 30 20 40 Elk............................. 62 89 63 91 / 30 20 10 40 && .ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch until 3 AM MDT Monday for NMZ201>203-205-206-210-211- 213>215-226-227. && SHORT TERM...11 LONG TERM....11 AVIATION...16
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
712 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024
NMZ219-010145-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
712 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL SANDOVAL AND
BERNALILLO COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM MDT...
At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
northern Albuquerque, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Los Ranchos De
Albuquerque, Enchanted Hills, Mariposa, Cabezon, Coronado State
Monument, and Vista Hills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3497 10659 3497 10677 3535 10687 3537 10654
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 177DEG 15KT 3516 10670
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ShoemakeSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1034 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024
NMZ204-010500-
Northwest Highlands-
1034 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MCKINLEY...
NORTHWESTERN SANDOVAL AND SOUTHEASTERN SAN JUAN COUNTIES THROUGH 1100
PM MDT...
At 1033 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Pueblo Pintado, or 30 miles east of Crownpoint, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ojo Encino, Pueblo Pintado, and Nageezi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibilities below one half mile at times.
&&
LAT...LON 3611 10717 3565 10758 3576 10785 3604 10779
3604 10775 3606 10777 3608 10777 3610 10775
3611 10777 3624 10774
TIME...MOT...LOC 0433Z 205DEG 26KT 3583 10764
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
ShoemakeSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1055 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024
NMZ211-218-219-010530-
Santa Fe Metro Area-Jemez Mountains-Middle Rio Grande
Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
1055 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SANDOVAL COUNTY
THROUGH 1130 PM MDT...
At 1055 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
San Felipe Pueblo, or 10 miles northeast of Bernalillo, moving north
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Santo Domingo Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, Kewa Pueblo, Cochiti Pueblo,
Domingo, Pena Blanca, and Algodones.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on highways as storms move through the area.
&&
LAT...LON 3537 10638 3539 10650 3566 10647 3559 10622
TIME...MOT...LOC 0455Z 197DEG 11KT 3542 10642
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
33The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
9 drought. Local standard time, as filed.
Severe drought was removed from the zone.
Severe drought remained across the southern portion of the zone.
Severe drought remained across the far northwest portion of the zone.
Severe drought remained across the northern half of the zone.
Severe drought remained across the northeast portion of the zone.
Severe drought remained across a majority of the zone while extreme drought was reduced slightly across the far southern portion of the zone.
Severe to extreme drought remained across the southern half of the zone.
Extreme drought remained across the zone.
Severe drought was slightly reduced in areal coverage across the eastern portion of the zone.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New Mexico in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in New Mexico, July 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1190643, 1190644, 1190645, 1190646, 1190647, 1190648, 1190649, 1190650, 1190651.