Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 5:13PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 513 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Raton, moving east at 5 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...
Raton, Sugarite and Sugarite Canyon State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 64 between Mile Markers 344 and 354. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 447 and 460.
This includes the following recreation areas...
Sugarite Canyon State Park.
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:
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov