Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 3:37PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Philmont Scout Ranch, or 21 miles west of Springer,
moving east at 10 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.
Locations impacted include...
Cimarron, Philmont Scout Ranch, Rayado and Miami.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 306 and 316.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do
not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description:
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov