WEATHER
Monsoon rains headed to sa国际传媒官网网页入口 this week
Moisture moves into the metro, with storm chances peaking Friday
The first storms of the monsoon season are on the way. Expect more moisture and lower temperatures this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The sa国际传媒官网网页入口 area could see 鈥渟mall hail, gusty winds and flash flooding 鈥� with stronger storms,鈥� NWS reported.
Wednesday鈥檚 forecast includes a 36% chance of rain. Chances of precipitation drop to 20% on Thursday.
It ramps up again Friday with a 37% chance of rain. The forecast calls for a heavy storm in the afternoon.
Chances of a storm decrease over the weekend, with a 30% chance of rain on Saturday and 20% on Sunday.
Arroyos and roadways can rapidly fill with water even from storms miles away. The NWS recommends tracking weather alerts, using caution when walking on wet surfaces, and learning which roadways are likely to flood.
Karmina Conde is a news reporter for the Journal. You can reach her at kconderuiz@abqjournal.com
