Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

Lat: 35.04°NLon: 106.61°WElev: 5351ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Aug 12:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Sandia NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Sandia NM
 35.12°N 106.53°W (Elev. 5564 ft)
12:01 pm MDT Aug 12, 2025
1pm MDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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