Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:54PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 654 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 11 miles southwest of Wheatland to 7
miles south of Tolar, moving southeast at 25 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...
Melrose, Grady, Saint Vrain, Ranchvale, Cannon Air Force Base,
Tolar, Broadview, Bellview, Floyd and Portair.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 344 and 383.
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:
Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov