Thunderstorms Brewing Across Mountains | Albuquerque News

Scattered thunderstorms and lightning are brewing in the central and northern mountains, with stray pops even reaching parts of the Rio Grande Valley. Elsewhere, high and low clouds mix with lingering wildfire smoke haze—especially in the northeast—while winds keep moisture alive and gusts on the move. Temperatures start cool but still above seasonal norms: upper 40s to high 60s up north, upper 50s to low 70s south. Afternoon highs climb into the 70s to near 100° across eastern New Mexico and Pecos River Valley, while cooler northern elevations stay in the 60s to low 70s. A high-pressure system brings sunshine but also fuels afternoon thunderstorms, especially in mountains and western zones—with potential for heavy rain, hail, wind, and lightning. Moisture trapped by a southern ridge and Gulf inflows means muggy conditions today, setting the stage for heavier monsoon storms this weekend that could bring relief from the heat. Things calm down next week. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/363452708ef195e9