Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:55PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southeast of Monticello. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Cuchillo, Alamosa Canyon, and Las Placitas.
This includes Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 85 and
94.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eastern Black Range Foothills; Sierra County Lakes; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov