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May 27, 2022

As weather shifts, fire in New Mexico nears 50% containment

Fire weather in New Mexico is forecast to ramp up again this weekend after cooler temperatures helped personnel make progress on the nation's largest blaze.

May 27, 2022

West forecast to see cooler temperatures as East Coast storms bring threats

Severe weather is forecast to impact the East Coast on Friday as cooler temperatures bring snow to the West. Fire weather danger is continuing in the Southwest.

May 25, 2022

New Mexico fire slowed due to rain, mountain snow

Fire in the U.S. West has threatened communities in New Mexico, forcing evacuations and burning hundreds of thousands of acres. Wildfires have become a year-round threat in the region.

May 24, 2022

Cooler weather temporarily aids effort to fight fire in New Mexico

A wildfire in New Mexico has been fueled by critical fire weather over the past few weeks. While firefighting efforts were aided by cooler conditions over the weekend, fire danger is forecast to increase this week.

May 21, 2022

Wildfire efforts in US West to see some relief as extreme heat forecast across East

Extreme heat will sweep the East Coast over the weekend, while a cold front will bring relief to firefighting efforts in the Southwest. Fires are burning in New Mexico, Texas and largely across the West.

May 20, 2022

Southwest fires fanned by winds, fueled by drought

Fires in the drought-stricken Southwest, including New Mexico and Texas, continued to spread on Thursday, fanned by windy weather. Winds gusting up to 50 mph were expected to complicate firefighting efforts on Friday.

May 19, 2022

Dangerous weather forecast after fire crews slow New Mexico blazes

Crews made progress on a historic fire in New Mexico ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions forecast on Thursday. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires are now 34% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

May 18, 2022

Western fires fueled by winds prompt evacuations, forest closures

Western fires in New Mexico and California have spread quickly due to stormy weather and strong winds.

May 18, 2022

Unsettled weather moves into Northwest as Plains, Midwest at risk of flash flooding

Unsettled weather moves into the Northwest as the Plains and Midwest are at risk of flash flooding. Thunderstorms are also possible across the Ohio Valley.

May 17, 2022

Efforts to battle fire in New Mexico aided by thunderstorms

Firefighters battling New Mexico's largest fire were helped Monday by thunderstorms. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have burned 299,565 acres.