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Heat Advisory — Northwest Plateau, NM, Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, NM, West Central Plateau, NM, Lower Rio Grande Valley, NM, Chaves County Plains, NM
Issued
1:00 PM CDT · Sat, Aug 1 2026
Expires
9:00 PM CDT · Sat, Aug 1 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KABQ

Affected Areas

Northwest Plateau, NM Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, NM West Central Plateau, NM Lower Rio Grande Valley, NM Chaves County Plains, NM

Official Bulletin

961
WWUS75 KABQ 311813
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1213 PM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026

NMZ201-010215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HT.Y.0014.260801T1800Z-260802T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260801T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-1213 PM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For both Heat Advisories, temperatures up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening.
  For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will be across the
  San Juan River Valley, including Farmington, Bloomfield, and
  Shiprock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NMZ219-010215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0029.260801T0200Z-260801T0900Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260801T0200Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-1213 PM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT
SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 103 expected. For
  the Wind Advisory, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the
  Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
  Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures expected across the
  Albuquerque Metro through mid this evening. The hottest
  temperatures up to 103 degrees will be at locations along the Rio
  Grande Valley. A strong backdoor front will push through Tijeras
  Canyon around sunset this evening resulting in strong east canyon
  winds across eastern Albuquerque. This will result in difficult
  crosswinds on north to south oriented roads and highways, including
  Tramway Boulevard and Interstate 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMZ205-010215-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HT.Y.0014.260801T1800Z-260802T0200Z/
West Central Plateau-1213 PM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Despite high temperatures ending up just short
  of advisory criteria, a major risk for heat related illnesses is
  expected across the zone. Individuals involved in flash flood
  recovery efforts across Gallup and Zuni Pueblo should take extra
  precautions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

$$

NMZ220-238-010200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260801T0200Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Chaves County Plains-1213 PM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

$$

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