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.

Partly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1003.2 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 3 Aug 8:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Sandia Heights NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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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 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
8pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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