Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:23PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Tucumcari, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Quay County.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 339 and 350.
Instruction:
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Quay County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov