Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of Watrous, or 18 miles southeast of Mora, and is
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Watrous, Valmora, Golondrinas and Rainsville.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 360 and 365...and
between Mile Markers 366 and 373.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov