Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:14PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 714 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Texico, or 11 miles southeast of Clovis, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Portales and Arch.
Outflow winds will affect locations well ahead of the storm.
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:
Curry County; Roosevelt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov