New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 11:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 12:41PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 11:41am
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 1241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles north of Pietown, or 34 miles northwest of Datil, 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... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Catron and South Central Cibola Counties.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
West Central Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov