Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:50PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles northeast of Maes to 7 miles
north of Dilia, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Trujillo, Maes, Variadero, Dilia, Trementina and Tecolotito.
This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 24 and 52.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov