Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. 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 31%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Aug 9:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Torreon NM

Heat Advisory August 3, 12:00pm until August 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Torreon NM
 34.74°N 106.38°W (Elev. 7480 ft)
8:33 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
9am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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