Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Sandia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Sandia NM
 34.96°N 106.51°W (Elev. 5551 ft)
6:02 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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