ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Several weather stories will define Tuesday in New Mexico, mostly focused on rain.
A flood watch is in effect for the Ruidoso area from the afternoon to the evening. Heavy storms are in the forecast, which could lead to burn scar flooding.
The flash flood potential is not just in the Ruidoso area. There is a marginal-to-slight risk in the Albuquerque metro. A 1-out-of-5 risk of severe weather is also possible in the metro. Storms could produce heavy rain, damaging winds and possible hail. The timeline for this is from 3-10 p.m…