Heavy Rain, Severe Storms Expected Across New Mexico Tuesday

New Mexico is facing an active weather pattern with heavy rain and potential severe storms expected, particularly in the Albuquerque metro and Ruidoso areas. A flood watch is in effect for Ruidoso due to the risk of burn scar flooding, with storms possibly bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and hail from mid-afternoon to evening. The Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque will likely experience light winds and cooler temperatures due to a backdoor cold front, with strong to severe storms anticipated around 5 PM Tuesday. In contrast, North Escambia is expecting scattered showers and thunderstorms through the week, with mostly sunny conditions and mild temperatures interspersed with occasional rain chances. Meanwhile, Maine experienced record high temperatures but will see a shift to cooler, fall-like weather after a cold front brings rain late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Overall, regions across the U.S. are transitioning from warm conditions to more unsettled and cooler weather as the week progresses.