ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Hot weather and a higher moisture load are combining across New Mexico, with a heat advisory in place for several western counties and a flood watch covering parts of the south central region.
The weather setup also raises the chance of thunderstorms later in the day.
The Heat
The heat advisory runs through 8 p.m. tonight in several western New Mexico counties.
Forecasters say temperatures will ease a bit today before climbing again Sunday and Monday.
Flood Risk
An areal flood watch remains posted for several south central counties until midnight Sunday…