Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 6:24PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 624 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles south of San Mateo to 15 miles
northwest of Los Lunas, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Laguna Pueblo, Mesita, New Laguna, Cebolletita, Cubero, San Fidel,
Skyline-Ganipa and McCartys.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 91 and 151.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Heavy rains from 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:
West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov