Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:02PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 702 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles south of Mount Dora, or 22 miles southwest of Clayton, moving
north at 10 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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Union County.
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:
Union County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov