Albuquerque drivers and residents should prepare for storms Tuesday afternoon as hot, unstable air combines with scattered thunderstorms across central New Mexico. Conditions may complicate travel on I-25 and I-40 during peak commuting hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, Tuesday will bring highs near 90°F with increasing storm chances after 3 p.m. A mix of sun and clouds will dominate most of the day before afternoon heat triggers isolated showers. Winds will shift northeast after midnight, keeping overnight lows around 64°F.
Localized downpours could reduce visibility and leave slick spots on major highways, including stretches of I-25 through Bernalillo County. The agency advises avoiding unnecessary travel during afternoon storms and securing outdoor items that could blow away in gusty winds…