Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles north of San Mateo, or 28 miles east of Crownpoint, moving east
at 15 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...
Mainly rural areas of East Central McKinley County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov