Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:59PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Albuquerque, moving west at 5 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...
Albuquerque, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, South Valley, North
Valley, Sandia Heights and Carnuel.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 153 and 169. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 212 and 232.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov