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

98°F

37°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1004.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Sandia Heights NM

Heat Advisory until August 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory until August 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • 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.

    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.

    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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 10 mph.
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.
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.
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. Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
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)
2:16 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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