Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque residents should brace for windy and wet weather as rain showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to continue through the weekend. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 73°F, but strong east winds of up to 15 mph are expected, shifting southeast into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service, tonight brings a 20% chance of isolated showers, and the likelihood of rain will increase on Thursday with possible thunderstorms developing after 9 a.m. Winds will remain breezy, with gusts up to 20 mph, as temperatures reach a high near 71°F. Thursday night could see additional thunderstorms, with chances of rain persisting into Friday.
By Friday, Albuquerque could experience gusts up to 45 mph in some areas, as patchy blowing dust may affect visibility. The unsettled weather is forecasted to last through Saturday, with a chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds. Temperatures will cool to a high of 68°F by Saturday before clearing skies return on Sunday.