Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:20PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 520 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Bernardo, or 21 miles southwest of Belen, moving
northeast at 20 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...
Belen, Bernardo, Veguita, Jarales, Casa Colorada, Sabinal, Abeytas
and Las Nutrias.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 175 and 193.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
West Central Highlands; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov