Albuquerque, N.M. – Thunderstorms could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across Albuquerque on Sunday, with showers expected to linger into the night before calmer conditions return early in the week. Drivers should be alert for reduced visibility and slick roadways, especially during afternoon and evening hours when storms may intensify.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, scattered showers will develop Sunday morning, followed by a stronger chance of thunderstorms after 9 a.m. Rainfall totals may exceed a half-inch in localized areas, particularly where storms stall. Winds will remain light from the north before shifting south in the afternoon.
Storm chances continue into Sunday night, with periods of heavy rain possible before midnight. Temperatures will hold near 56 degrees overnight, creating cool and damp conditions for late-night travel. Monday brings only a slight chance of thunderstorms with highs around 77, before skies clear and daytime temperatures rebound into the 80s starting Tuesday.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts, avoid driving through flooded streets, and secure outdoor items that could be impacted by gusty winds during storms.
The storm threat tapers off by Monday night, with sunshine and warm afternoons dominating the rest of the week.
Five Day Forecast for Albuquerque, N.M.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, high near 76.
- Sunday Night: Showers likely before midnight, low near 56.
- Monday: Slight chance of thunderstorms, high near 77.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 80.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 83.
