New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 12:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:51PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ocate, or 23 miles northeast of Mora, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Ocate.
Instruction: 
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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov