Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 6:14PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Manzano Mountain State Park, or 23 miles east of Belen, moving south
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Mountainair, Manzano Mountain State Park, Abo and Manzano.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 182 and 184...and
between Mile Markers 189 and 207.
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:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov