Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 2:52PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of San Jon, or 12 miles east of Tucumcari, moving
northeast at 10 mph. Strong outflow winds were also moving south
through rural Quay County south of San Jon.
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...
San Jon.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 340 and 354.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Quay County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov