New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 12:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:46PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 146 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Laguna, or 5 miles southwest of Laguna Pueblo, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Laguna Pueblo, Mesita, New Laguna and Paraje. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 108 and 124.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
West Central Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov