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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG)

Lat: 35.15°NLon: 106.8°WElev: 5837ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 24 Aug 1:50 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio Rancho NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio Rancho NM
 35.29°N 106.68°W (Elev. 5472 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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