New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/23/2026 16:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 5:08PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 23, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires: 
September 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Tucumcari, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Harding, Northwestern Quay and East Central San Miguel Counties.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description: 
Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov