New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/09/2026 16:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 5:19PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 9, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires: 
September 9, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 519 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles southwest of Carrizozo, moving south at 10 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... Mainly rural areas of West Central Lincoln County.
Instruction: 
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description: 
South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov