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.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 6:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Sandia Heights 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 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
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)
6:02 am MDT Aug 3, 2026
6am MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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