Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

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

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 26 Mar 2:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Sandia Heights NM

Red Flag Warning until March 26, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until March 26, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of sprinkles after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 63. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of sprinkles after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Sandia Heights NM
 35.21°N 106.45°W (Elev. 10082 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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