Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

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

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 19 Aug 11:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Sandia Heights NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Sandia Heights NM
 35.23°N 106.46°W (Elev. 9774 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 19, 2026
12pm MDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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