Albuquerque, N.M. – After a warm and quiet weekend, Albuquerque is set to see a burst of thunder and rain by Tuesday night as a midweek system moves across central New Mexico. Highs near 83°F Monday and 79°F Tuesday will give way to cooler, stormier conditions by midweek, bringing potential flash flooding to low-lying and burn scar areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop Tuesday afternoon, becoming more widespread Tuesday night with a 60% chance of rain. Winds will shift from the northeast to east at 5–15 mph as storms intensify across Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.
Wednesday will bring lingering showers with highs near 78°F before clearing resumes Thursday. Drivers should watch for ponding on roads and reduced visibility during downpours, especially on I-25 and I-40. Power interruptions and brief gusty winds are possible during stronger cells.
Sunny skies are expected to return by Thursday, holding through the weekend with highs climbing back into the low 80s.
Five-Day Forecast for Albuquerque, NM
- Monday: Sunny, high 83°F, light southeast winds.
- Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms, high 79°F, 60% rain chance.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny with lingering storms, high 78°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 82°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F, dry conditions return.
