Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 11:46AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1146 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of McIntosh, or 7 miles southwest of Moriarty, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moriarty, McIntosh, Clines Corners, Chilili, Escabosa and Miera.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 191 and 220. Highway 285 between
Mile Markers 243 and 261.
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 quarter mile at times.
Area Description:
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov