New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/25/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 6:16PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 616 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Variadero, or 30 miles north of Santa Rosa, moving east at 35 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... Variadero, Conchas Lake State Park, Conchas Dam, Conchas and Trementina. This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 40 and 80.
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: 
Eastern San Miguel County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov