Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 11:55AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1155 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Santa Clara Pueblo, or 8 miles west of Espanola,
moving northeast 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...
Espanola, Chimayo, Velarde, Santa Cruz, Cuartelez, La Puebla,
Sombrillo, Embudo, Santa Clara Pueblo and Dixon.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 337 and 351...and
between Mile Markers 358 and 359.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Jemez Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Espanola Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov