Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 645 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Veguita, or 16 miles south of Belen, moving east
at 15 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...
Veguita, Bernardo, La Joya, Las Nutrias, Sabinal, Abeytas and
Contreras.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 195. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 168 and 184.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov