New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 13:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:06PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 206 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles north of Seneca, or 29 miles north of Clayton, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Moses.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov