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FXUS65 KABQ 100721
AFDABQ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
121 AM MDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, FIRE WEATHER...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 105 AM MDT Thu Sep 10 2026

- Isolated to scattered storms today will produce cloud-to-ground
  lightning, erratic wind gusts, and locally heavy rainfall,
  mainly from southwestern to northeastern New Mexico. A couple
  storms over northeast New Mexico may become strong to severe
  with large hail and damaging winds possible.

- Above normal high temperatures will continue across eastern and
  central New Mexico through the weekend where there is an
  increased risk of heat related illnesses. Temperatures could tie
  or exceed record highs.

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.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 105 AM MDT Thu Sep 10 2026

A strong upper level high centered over AZ today will force dry
air from eastern UT and western CO southward into northwest NM.
Humidity will fall below 10% north and west of the ABQ metro with
near-record hot temps and slight northwest breezes. Meanwhile, a
50kt speed max in northwest flow aloft will slide over northeast
NM while low level remains banked against the east slopes of the
Sangre de Cristo Mts. A few strong storms may slide over northeast
NM with large hail and damaging winds possible. The southern high
terrain will also see a few storms with small footprints of heavy
rainfall, including the Ruidoso area.

The drier air will spread even farther south and east across more of
central and eastern NM Friday. Near-record to record hot temps with
humidity