Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 6:42PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 5 miles northwest of Isleta Pueblo to 9
miles east of San Acacia, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Los Lunas, Belen, Valencia, Veguita, Casa Colorada, Jarales,
Bernardo, Rio Communities, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon and La Joya.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 191. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 160 and 202.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with these strong thunderstorm winds could
reduce visibility below three miles.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov