Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 8:22PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 822 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northeast of Counselor, or 30 miles northwest of Cuba, 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...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Rio Arriba County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov