Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 200 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of La Cueva, or 13 miles east of Mora, moving southeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Watrous, Golondrinas and Rainsville.
This includes Interstate 25 near Mile Marker 365...and between Mile
Markers 366 and 372.
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; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov