Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:50PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Veguita, or 11 miles southeast of Belen, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Casa Colorada, Jarales, Veguita, Rio Communities, Los
Trujillos-Gabaldon, Las Nutrias and Sabinal.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 181 and 190.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov