New Mexico hit by ‘flash drought’ weather phenomenon

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Across New Mexico, unusually warm March weather and virtually no rain for a month combined to create a weather phenomenon called a flash drought.
The conditions resulted in dust storms that closed highways, warnings for some to stay inside and rapid mountain snow melting that could compromise drinking water supplies and farmers’ irrigation needs.
Flash droughts leave top layers of soil bone dry.
Other affected areas include pockets of Arizona and Utah plus no