Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 1:28PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 128 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Raton, moving east at 10 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...
Raton, Raton Crews Airport, Sugarite and Sugarite Canyon State
Park.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 64 between Mile Markers 337 and 359. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 440 and 460.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov