Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 7:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sandia Heights NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Sandia Heights NM
 35.19°N 106.42°W (Elev. 9416 ft)
6:02 am MDT Aug 6, 2026
8am MDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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