Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 6:25PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 625 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
San Ysidro, or 17 miles northwest of Rio Rancho, moving southeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
San Ysidro, Zia Pueblo, Mariposa and Jemez Pueblo.
This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 8 and 28.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description:
Jemez Mountains; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov