New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 06:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 6:30am
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 730 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Lake Valley, or 19 miles north of Crownpoint, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Chaco Canyon.
Instruction: 
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Northwest Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov