New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/17/2026 16:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2026 - 4:04pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 504 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Galisteo, or 25 miles south of Santa Fe, moving northeast at 15 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... Rowe. This includes the following highways... State Road 63 between Mile Markers 0 and 3. Highway 285 between Mile Markers 267 and 280. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 305 and 314.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Santa Fe Metro Area; Central Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov