New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 2:57PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Raton, moving east 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... Raton, Capulin and Raton Crews Airport. This includes the following highways... Highway 64 between Mile Markers 338 and 377. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 439 and 452.
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. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description: 
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov