Kira Miner: Severe weather risk in the east, fire risk in the west

Meteorologist Kira Miner | KOB

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Opposites attract Wednesday as eastern New Mexico will be at risk for severe weather while the west will have a heightened fire risk.

The Storm Prediction Center is calling for a “level 2 out of 5” risk in the eastern part of the state. That includes Clayton, Hobbs, Tucumcari, Clovis, Roswell and Carlsbad – all areas already hit by severe weather recently.

A chance of flooding is possible with the heavy rain that may come with these storms. That’s why a flood watch is in effect, beginning at noon, for places like Clayton, Tucumcari, Raton and Clovis.

A red flag warning is in effect for places like T or C, Silver City, Socorro and Albuquerque, beginning at noon. That’s because of winds possibly gusting to 35 mph and 8-13% relative humidity.

Meteorologist Kira Miner has the full details in her full forecast in the video above.

Opposites will attract Wednesday as eastern New Mexico will be at risk for severe weather while the west will have a heightened fire risk.

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