Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:26PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southwest of Dexter, or 23 miles south of Roswell, moving
northeast at 20 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...
Southern Roswell, Dexter, Roswell Correctional Facility and
Greenfield.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 89 and 104.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov