ABC-7 First Alert Continues – More Rain Ahead as Storm Chances Continue Through Friday
The active weather pattern continues across southern New Mexico and far West Texas, with more rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through the end of the week.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are gradually tapering off, especially west of the Rio Grande Valley. However, the atmosphere remains very moist, and additional disturbances moving through the region could spark more storms this afternoon and evening.
Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain
Storm development is still possible across eastern areas this afternoon, where storms could produce very heavy rainfall in an environment with tropical levels of moisture.
Another area of thunderstorms could develop near El Paso overnight, potentially forming along an inverted surface trough. This means rain and storms could return after midnight, even if conditions temporarily quiet down this evening.
With soils already saturated in some locations, additional heavy rain could quickly lead to ponding on roadways, rising arroyos and localized flooding. The NWS has already issued multiple flood advisories today after heavy rainfall produced flooding in parts of the region.
Thursday: Another Round of Storms
Thursday starts with a few lingering showers, particularly across eastern portions of the region. By the afternoon and evening, disturbances moving north from Mexico could trigger another round of thunderstorms across the entire area.
Temperatures will stay cooler than normal, especially across the east, where highs may only reach the lower to mid-70s. Areas farther west, including El Paso and Las Cruces, could see some sunshine and warm closer to 80 degrees.
Friday: Warmer, But Storms Still Possible
By Friday, much of the unsettled weather will begin moving east. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will remain possible as the system passes.
Temperatures will rebound, with lowland communities warming into the lower to mid-80s.
Drier Weather Arrives Saturday
A much drier air mass is expected to become established Saturday, bringing a noticeable decrease in storm chances.
However, attention will quickly turn toward another system approaching from the west late Sunday. There is still uncertainty regarding how much tropical moisture could be pulled northward into the system.
