Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:49PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 649 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 12 miles south of Youngsville to near
Jemez State Monument, moving southeast at 25 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 Northwestern Los Alamos, South Central Rio
Arriba and Northeastern Sandoval Counties.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Jemez Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov