120 FLUS45 KABQ 301006 HWOABQ Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 406 AM MDT Fri Aug 30 2019 NMZ501>540-311000- Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands- Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains- West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains- San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains- West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains- Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River- Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley- Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area- Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area- Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley- Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley- South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa- Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County- Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County- Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County- Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County- 406 AM MDT Fri Aug 30 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A few severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across northeast New Mexico. Large hail will be the main threat, though gusty winds and frequent lightning is also likely. Well above normal temperatures are again expected across northwest and west central New Mexico. This near record heat will create hazardous conditions for those susceptible to heat related illness, including those working outdoors, the elderly, and children. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected on Saturday along and east of the central mountain chain. Though heavy rain is possible with some storms, severe weather is not expected. Storms will focus over northern and western New Mexico for Sunday and Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report severe weather through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637. You can also submit storm reports and photos on our Facebook page or via Twitter using the hashtag nmwx. $$ 34