There was no precipitation at my house in Rio Rancho last night.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Albuquerque has issued a Hazardous Weather Statement for the next seven days. Heavy rains from slow moving, non-severe storms will create the potential for flash flooding. Skywarn Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding to the NWS.
The visible satellite imagery shows that the skies are mostly clear throughout the Albuquerque Metro Area and the northern part of the state. To the southeast, skies are overcast.
The 17:45Z surface observations and analysis (provided by Unisys) show temperature in the upper 60s in the north, and lower 60s in the southeastern corner of the state. This goes to show how daytime heating affects surface temperature, as the southeast with its cloud cover is significantly cooler than the north, where daytime heating has had all day to warm the surface (and thus the air temperature).
This differential heating may lead to some convection later this afternoon. I am not expecting severe weather, but perhaps some isolated showers and thunderstorms across the state. It sure would be nice if we got some more rain here in Rio Rancho.
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The National Weather Service, upper air soundings and Hazardous Weather Outlook information are from the NWS ABQ homepage. The surface observations and analysis and NAM upper level forecasts are from Unisys – Weather. The satellite imagery is from GOES East Con-US.
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