Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Encino, or 12 miles southwest of Vaughn. Another
strong thunderstorm was located just south of Duran. Both storms were
stationary.
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...
Encino and Duran.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 285 near Mile Marker 223. Highway 60 between Mile Markers 250
and 263.
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:
Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov