Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 13 miles east of Conchas to 10 miles
west of Yeso, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Tucumcari, Quay, Newkirk, Cuervo, Montoya, Sumner Lake State Park,
Sumner Lake, Puerto De Luna and Yeso.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 289 and 337. Highway 60 between
Mile Markers 294 and 323. State Road 104 between Mile Markers 77 and
105.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one mile at times.
Area Description:
Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; De Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov