Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 223 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Romeroville, or 8 miles south of Las Vegas, moving southeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Las Vegas, Romeroville, Tecolote, Storrie Lake State Park, San
Agustin, Los Montoyas and Ojitos Frios.
This includes the following highways...
State Road 518 between Mile Markers 1 and 4. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 333 and 352. State Road 104 between Mile Markers 1 and
16.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov