Albuquerque, NM – Scattered afternoon thunderstorms could interrupt Sunday plans across Albuquerque, with high temperatures still pushing near 97°F. While most of the city will stay dry, brief downpours and lightning may hit parts of the metro between 2 p.m. and early evening.
According to the National Weather Service, southeast winds will shift through the afternoon ahead of storm development, with a 20% chance of showers in the city and higher coverage possible along the Sandia foothills. Outdoor events, especially in open areas, should have a shelter option ready.
The start of next week keeps the heat in place, with Monday reaching the low 90s and a 30% chance of afternoon storms. Tuesday’s outlook remains mostly sunny and hot, with highs near 95°F before a slight uptick in storm chances returns Tuesday night.
This pattern of hot afternoons with isolated storms is typical for early August in central New Mexico, but Monday could be the most comfortable day for outdoor activities before temperatures climb again midweek.
Residents should keep an eye on sky conditions Sunday and have weather alerts enabled on mobile devices. Updates from the NWS will continue as storm chances evolve.
Five Day Albuquerque, NM Forecast:
- Sunday: Isolated thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High 97°F, low 64°F.
- Monday: 30% chance of storms after noon. High 93°F, low 63°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance late. High 95°F, low 64°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 96°F, low 65°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and hot. High 97°F, low 67°F.
