Albuquerque, New Mexico – Expect 94-degree heat and scattered thunderstorms Monday afternoon as summer weather ramps up across the Albuquerque metro. Isolated storms could trigger brief downpours and gusty winds along I-25 and surrounding roadways during the late afternoon commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, Monday’s storms may develop after 3 p.m., with light southeast winds shifting to 10 mph. Storm activity will taper off by midnight. Rain chances rise again Thursday evening, when a stronger wave of moisture brings a 50% chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday’s heat will climb even higher — Albuquerque could hit 98°F under mostly sunny skies. While Tuesday night offers only a slight storm risk, drier air will make way for hotter afternoons midweek. Wednesday’s high will also near 97°F with only a 20% storm chance…