New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 15:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:41PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Tinnie, or 25 miles east of Ruidoso, moving northeast 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... Tinnie and Sunset.
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: 
Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov