The monsoon arrived under a developing El Nino influence, resulting in a slow and deficient June with rainfall significantly below average in many central and western regions. It is now changing gears.

Monsoonal activity started strong with severe storms and dust storms. While the midweek is quieter, more storms are expected throughout the forecast.

Cleaning up pollution around the world could bring significantly more rainfall to India's monsoon than regional action alone, research from the University of Reading shows and highlights the value of international cooperation on air quality.

An uptick in monsoon storms could bring more heavy rainfall and flash flooding to parts of New Mexico this weekend. Temperatures will also soar into the 90s and triple digits across much of the state.