Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 2:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 203 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of gusty
thunderstorms extending from 18 miles east of Bottomless Lakes State
Park to 10 miles south of Hagerman, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Dexter, Hagerman, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Lake Arthur and
Greenfield.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 95.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility
below one quarter mile at times.
Frequent lightning and strong winds are likely from this storm, but
little rain will reach the ground.
Area Description:
Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov