Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:48PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 348 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of San Jon, or 13 miles east of Tucumcari, moving
northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 337 and 353.
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:
Quay County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov