Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:11PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moriarty, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Moriarty, Edgewood, Chilili, Escabosa and Miera.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 187 and 200.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov