Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:56PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 156 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles north of Cimarron, or 22 miles southwest of Raton, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Raton Crews Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 64 between Mile Markers 321 and 340. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 438 and 440...and near Mile Marker 442.
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:
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov