Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:20PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clayton, moving east at 10 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...
Clayton and Clayton Lake State Park.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 421 and 429.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Clayton Lake State Park.
Instruction:
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