New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 13:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:46PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles north of Seneca to 15 miles northwest of Clayton Lake State Park, moving east at 15 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... Clayton Lake State Park, Seneca and 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