Tijeras, New Mexico Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS65 KABQ 301956
AFDABQ
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
156 PM MDT Tue Sep 30 2025
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, FIRE WEATHER...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 122 PM MDT Tue Sep 30 2025
- After drier and warmer weather today through Friday, rainfall
  chances will increase Saturday. Gusty south to southwest winds
  will also increase Friday and Saturday, creating hazardous
  crosswinds for high-profile vehicles.
- Wetter than normal weather is favored for central and northern
  New Mexico next week.
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.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Thursday night)
Issued at 122 PM MDT Tue Sep 30 2025
Satellite and radar imagery early this afternoon show widespread
cumulus and a few spot showers over NM. A weak upper level trough
approaching from the west has spread better lift over the area but
with a much drier upper level airmass. The 18Z KABQ sounding shows a
thick inversion above 600mb with the better moisture below. Any of
the showers that develop today will be low-topped with very little
rainfall and localized gusty winds. Clouds will linger over the area
thru this evening then taper off from west to east overnight. There
is a low chance (

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