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

101°F

38°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1003.5 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 3 Aug 4:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Placitas NM

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

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Placitas NM
 35.26°N 106.46°W (Elev. 8599 ft)
2:16 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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