Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 12:38PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1238 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of San Jon, or 27 miles east of Tucumcari, moving
northwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Logan and Bard.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 358 and 369.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Quay County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov