50% chance of storms expected Friday afternoon, as dark clouds blanket Rio Rancho

Dark storm clouds descended on Rio Rancho Friday afternoon, as some precipitation is projected to arrive soon.

The Sandia Mountains, overlooking NM 528, started fading into the mist just after 1:30 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service’s website, there will be a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Friday. Less than 0.1 inches of rain is expected, and scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into tonight and into the wee hours of Saturday morning.

Despite a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, it’s projected to be mostly sunny with a high temperature near 91 degrees.