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Tropical Storm Milton Strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico; Dangerous Heat in the Southwest

A late season heat wave will continue across portions of California into the Desert Southwest. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Milton is strengthening in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. Milton is expected to become a major hurricane and bring significant impacts to Florida this upcoming week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 at 4:42:13 pm MDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Persistent high pressure over the region will maintain a dry and very warm weather pattern for Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas. Skies will be sunny with light winds expected. Day time temperatures will reach near record levels in the afternoon with upper 80s to middle 90s possible across the lowlands.
🔥Temperatures stay 5-10 degrees above normal through the week ahead. Sunday will be the hottest day of the week with the possibility of El Paso tying the daily record!

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