June Rainfall Totals & Year-To-Date Rainfall Totals - Near To Record Heat Wednesday.
Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Over the past week, multiple clusters of thunderstorms and Mesoscale Convective Systems (MCS) have formed along the central mountain chain and then moved out onto the eastern and southeastern plains. Southeast New Mexico has been the big winner recently as far as heavy rainfall goes.
Here at our home in Carlsbad, my June rainfall now stands at 3.49" after this morning's early round of thunderstorms that left .26" in my rain bucket. I now stand at 2.87" above normal for the month, or 564% of normal to date for June, bringing my year-to-date rainfall to 5.80", which is 3.60" above normal, or 161% of normal for the year.
Overall rainfall over the eastern half of the state for May and so far this month has been above normal for most locations but not all. This month has had pockets of heavy rainfall while some nearby locations haven't fared so well. Typical summertime thunderstorm behavior. Hit-and-miss storms are common.
In contrast, the Carlsbad Airport ASOS has measured 1.73" so far this month, which is 1.18" above normal, bringing its year-to-date total to 2.84". Normal year-to-date is 3.48".
The Artesia NWS Climate COOP Station has measured .95" so far this month, bringing its year-to-date total to 6.75". Normal to date is 3.64".
The Roswell Airport ASOS has measured 1.12" so far this month, bringing its year-to-date total to 4.05". Normal year-to-date is 3.54".
The Ruidoso NWS Climate COOP Station has measured 1.60" so far this month, bringing its year-to-date total to 5.29". Normal year-to-date is 5.67".
The Cloudcroft NWS Climate COOP Station has measured 1.84" so far this month, bringing its year-to-date total to 9.52". Normal year-to-date is 7.65".
The Mountain Park NWS Climate COOP Station has measured .22" so far this month, bringing its year-to-date total to 5.47". Normal year-to-date is 5.01".
The Hope NWS Climate COOP Station has measured .42" so far this month, bringing its year-to-date total to 4.85". Normal year-to-date is 3.81".
The Four Corners area continues to be drought-stricken and in desperate need of beneficial soaking rains.
Some of the heavier June rainfall totals so far include:
Cool Pines RV Park PWS NW of Mayhill 7.28"
XL Automated Station 7.5 NW Carlsbad 6.28"
Clovis CoCoRaHS 1.7 NE 5.74"
Grady NMCC (North of Clovis) 4.79"
Rosebudd NMCC (Northeast of Mosquero) 4.55"
XL Automated Station 4.25 W Carlsbad 4.39"
Carlsbad CoCoRaHS 3.4 N 4.26"
Tucumcari NMCC 4.02"
Carlsbad CoCoRaHS 1.9 NW 3,92"
Mayhill CoCoRaHS 4.0 SSE 3.86"
Lazy Day Cabins PWS NW of Mayhill 3.58"
Santa Teresa Airport AWOS 2.66"
Elk NWS Climate COOP Station 1.84"
El Paso Intl Airport ASOS 1.70"
Albuquerque Intl Airport ASOS .05"
Farmington AG Science Center NWS COOP Station .02"
Wednesday's high temperatures in southeastern New Mexico will be brutal. In fact, close to tying or breaking daily record highs. Forecast high temps range from 107 to 111.
A backdoor cold front will dive southward and westward through the eastern half of the state Thursday night into Friday morning. Low-level moist upslope flow will increase behind the front, helping to set the stage for scattered thunderstorms Thursday evening through Friday night from the central mountain chain eastward. A few of these may be severe.
Another upper-level disturbance will cross over the region during this time, adding lift and instability. Once again, we may see clusters of thunderstorms forming, possibly producing locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. The flash flood threat in the Ruidoso area, including the Seven Cabins Burn Scar and others, may be a problem.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1152 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082- 270>282-171000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0001.260617T1700Z-260618T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews- Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward- Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor- Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains- Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills- Central Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Artesia, Colorado City, Midland, Marfa, Queen, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Panther Junction, Dryden, Mentone, Monahans, Fort Stockton, Big Lake, Lajitas, Lamesa, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Alpine, Pine Springs, Presidio, Seminole, Stanton, Gail, Big Spring, Garden City, Crane, Odessa, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Marathon, Chisos Basin, Snyder, Eunice, Van Horn, Tatum, Andrews, McCamey, Big Bend National Park, Jal, Sanderson, Castolon, Fort Davis, Rankin, Kermit, Pecos, and Lovington 1152 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 /1252 PM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026/ ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures up to 110F across southeast New Mexico, the Permian Basin, and Trans Pecos. Temperatures up to 100F across the mountains. Temperatures up to 115F along the Rio Grande. * WHERE...Southeast New Mexico and west Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids even if you don`t feel thirsty, but avoid alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very quickly reach lethal temperatures. && $$ 94
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1201 PM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1159 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026 - A few showers and storms may develop over the Davis Mountains/Marfa Plateau this afternoon. - The hottest temperatures of the season so far are possible Wednesday and Thursday with many locations experiencing their first 100 degree day. &&
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1206 PM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 NMZ238-170200- /O.UPG.KABQ.XH.A.0001.260617T1800Z-260618T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.XH.W.0001.260617T1800Z-260618T0200Z/ Chaves County Plains- 1206 PM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be in the Pecos River Valley, including Roswell. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. && $$
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1156 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1149 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 - Hot, dry, and breezy-to-windy conditions that increase the risk of rapid fire spread across the northwest plateau today, will expand to more of Western and central New Mexico Wednesday as winds strengthen further. - Hazardous heat is forecast in the middle and lower Rio Grande Valley Wednesday, and also across the east-central and southeast plains, as high temperatures challenge daily records. - Thursday and Friday, showers and thunderstorms will increase the risk of cloud-to-ground lightning and mostly dry microburst wind gusts with blowing dust west of the central mountain chain, and wetter storms with a low risk of flash flooding below burn scars from the central mountain chain eastward. &&
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 945 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 TXZ419-423-424-170500- /O.NEW.KEPZ.HT.Y.0002.260617T1800Z-260618T0300Z/ Eastern/Central El Paso County-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Fort Bliss, Fabens, Socorro, Indian Hot Springs, Tornillo, and Fort Hancock 945 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Central El Paso County and the Rio Grande Valley of El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ TSB
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 1057 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 1055 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 535 AM MDT Mon Jun 15 2026 - There is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the Rio Grande Valley around El Paso and Las Cruces this afternoon and evening. - Triple digit temperatures will return to the lowlands, peaking Wednesday and Thursday. - Some monsoonal moisture looks to seep into southwestern New Mexico Thursday through Saturday for another chance of rain. - The heat looks to return for early next week. &&
New Mexico 21-Day Rainfall.
(May 26 - June 16, 2026).
New Mexico MesoWest Year-To-Date Rainfall Totals.
(January 1 - June 16, 2026).
New Mexico CoCoRaHS June Rainfall Totals.
New Mexico CoCoRaHS Year-To-Date Rainfall Totals.
(January 1 - June 16, 2026).
941 NOUS45 KABQ 161617 PNSABQ NMZ201>241-170417- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1017 AM MDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...STORM REPORTS FROM JUNE 15, 2026... Location Speed Time/Date ...New Mexico... ...PEAK WIND REPORTS... ...Guadalupe County... Thompson Cattle 60 MPH 0335 PM 06/15 Santa Rosa Lake State Park 60 MPH 0357 PM 06/15 Santa Rosa Airport 55 MPH 0457 PM 06/15 ...Quay County... Quay 65 MPH 0514 PM 06/15 Tucumcari Muni Airport 62 MPH 0512 PM 06/15 Tucumcari 52 MPH 0515 PM 06/15 ...Roosevelt County... Tolar 13 SE (Melrose Range) 50 MPH 0614 PM 06/15 ...San Miguel County... 1 W Conchas Lake State Park 57 MPH 0414 PM 06/15 ...Santa Fe County... Santa Fe Muni Airport 52 MPH 0133 PM 06/15 ...Taos County... Taos Pueblo Raws 51 MPH 0213 PM 06/15 ...Torrance County... Clines Corners 1 SSE 54 MPH 0253 PM 06/15 I-40 @ U.S. 285 (NMDOT) 51 MPH 0250 PM 06/15 ...Union County... Clayton LRC 51 MPH 0510 PM 06/15 ...HAIL REPORTS... Location Size Time/Date ...New Mexico... ...Guadalupe County... 1 SSE Dilia 0.25 in 0326 PM 06/15 ...Santa Fe County... 3 NNE La Cienega 0.25 in 0245 PM 06/15 ...Taos County... El Prado 0.88 in 0135 PM 06/15 1 N Taos 0.70 in 0140 PM 06/15 1 N Arroyo Hondo 0.50 in 0110 PM 06/15 Arroyo Hondo 0.50 in 0112 PM 06/15 &&
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