Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:52PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 152 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ruidoso Downs, or 6 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at
10 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...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Glencoe and Hollywood.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov