Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 12:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Petaca, or 24 miles west of Taos, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Petaca and La Madera.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 285 between Mile Markers 356 and 380. Highway 64 between Mile
Markers 226 and 242.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov