Station Name: RIO GRANDE AT ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,961 feet

Nearest Address:
Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Bernalillo County

GPS Coordinates: 35.08916667, -106.6806944

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued April 22 at 10:43PM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:43 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

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

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 8:04PM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:04 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Westerly winds in the upper levels will increase over New Mexico through Thursday, while a surface trough redevelops in the lee of the southern Rockies. This will result in widespread west and northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with higher gusts up to 55 mph over the central to northeastern highlands. Humidity will also plummet Thursday afternoon. Outside of the warned area, locally critical fire weather conditions are likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and near the Arizona border. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Westerly winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. The strongest winds will be found over the Sandia and Manzano mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 9 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 3:55AM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong west winds aloft and a surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies will produce strong winds today. West and northwest wind gusts will peak between 40 and 55 mph with the strongest gusts in the Central Highlands. Humidity will also plummet mostly into the single digits this afternoon. Outside of the warned area, locally critical fire weather conditions are likely today as far west as the continental divide. * AREA AND TIMING...Today from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT for the Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126); Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125); Sandia, Manzano, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zones 122 and 124); West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109); Middle and Upper Rio Grande Valley, and Lower Chama River Valley (Zones 106 and 121). * 20 FOOT WINDS...West and northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts peaking between 40 and 55 mph. Strongest gusts will occur in and near the Central Highlands. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Wind Advisory issued April 23 at 3:19AM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 3:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Central Highlands, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

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

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 8:04PM MDT until April 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:04 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING THURSDAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Westerly winds in the upper levels will increase over New Mexico through Thursday, while a surface trough redevelops in the lee of the southern Rockies. This will result in widespread west and northwest wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with higher gusts up to 55 mph over the central to northeastern highlands. Humidity will also plummet Thursday afternoon. Outside of the warned area, locally critical fire weather conditions are likely today, especially in the northwest mountains and near the Arizona border. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains (Zone 104), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zone 122), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), Central Highlands (Zone 124), and the East Central Plains (Zone 126) Thursday from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West and northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts of 40 to 55 mph. Strongest gusts will occur over the higher terrain areas. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.