Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 10:24:30 pm MDT

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Scattered to widespread storms are likely around central and eastern New Mexico today.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for far western NM, including Gallup and Farmington on Saturday afternoon.

There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall in central and eastern New Mexico Saturday afternoon where there will be scattered to widespread showers and storms.

East canyon wind gusts up to 55 mph are likely in east Albuquerque between 8PM tonight and 3AM Sunday. The strongest winds are likely at the mouth of Tijeras Canyon.

There is a marginal risk for severe storms across central and eastern portions of NM on Saturday. The primary threats are large hail and damaging winds.

Never, never, never leave children, disabled or elderly adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to dangerous levels for people and pets. Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more severe on children because their bodies have not developed the ability to efficiently regulate internal temperature.