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.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 6 Aug 11:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Sandia Heights NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered sprinkles after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Scattered
    Sprinkles

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered sprinkles before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Sprinkles

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered rain between noon and 3pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered sprinkles before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Sprinkles

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered sprinkles after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Scattered sprinkles before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
Scattered rain between noon and 3pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered sprinkles before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Sandia Heights NM
 35.21°N 106.45°W (Elev. 10082 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 6, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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