Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:43PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Watrous, or 20 miles southwest of Wagon Mound, and is stationary.
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...
Valmora, Watrous and Shoemaker.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 360 and 365...and
between Mile Markers 366 and 376.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov