New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 14:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 304 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Mount Dora to 12 miles west of Grenville, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Clayton, Grenville, Mount Dora, Clayton Lake State Park and Gladstone. This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 398 and 429.
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: 
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov