Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:14PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 12 miles southwest of Grants to 20 miles
southwest of Acoma Pueblo, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Grants, Acoma Pueblo and McCartys.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 85 and 95.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov