New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/14/2026 13:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires: 
September 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Tse Bonito, or 21 miles northwest of Gallup, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Nakaibito and Tohatchi.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Heavy rains from severe 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: 
Chuska Mountains; West Central Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov