New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 2:10PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 210 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grenville, or 13 miles southeast of Des Moines, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Grenville. This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 394 and 409.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov