New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/09/2026 13:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 2:48PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 9, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires: 
September 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 248 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Beaverhead, or 49 miles southeast of Reserve, moving southwest at 15 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... Mainly rural areas of South Central Catron County.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Southwest Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov