Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 4:18PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 418 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
outflow boundary extending from over Meadow Lake to near Veguita,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and blowing dust.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility from blowing dust.
Locations impacted include...
Valencia, Rio Communities, Casa Colorada, Rio Communities North,
Jarales, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon and El Cerro Mission.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 173 and 185. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 179 and 190.
Instruction:
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below 3 miles at times.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov