Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:49PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Sugarite Canyon State Park, or 11 miles northeast of
Raton, moving east at 15 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...
Sugarite and Sugarite Canyon State Park.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 455 and 460.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Sugarite Canyon State Park.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov