New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 16:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 5:38PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles north of Nara Visa to over Logan, moving east at 20 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... Nara Visa, Logan and Ute Lake State Park.
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; Harding County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov