Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 7:29PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Paradise Hills, or 13 miles southwest of Rio Rancho,
moving northeast at 20 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...
Northwestern Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Ranchos De
Albuquerque, Paradise Hills, Cabezon, Northern Meadows, Rio Rancho
Intel Area, Rio Rancho City Center and Vista Hills.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 150 and 154.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov