Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 4:34PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chilili, or 15 miles southwest of Moriarty, moving north at 25 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...
Edgewood, Tijeras, Escabosa, Chilili, Sedillo, Cedar Crest, Miera,
Ponderosa Pines and Cedro.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 171 and 178...and
between Mile Markers 180 and 191.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do
not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description:
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov