Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 6:17PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Colonias to 15 miles
east of Clines Corners, moving northeast at 10 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...
Dilia, Anton Chico, Colonias and Tecolotito.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 229 and 248.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Central Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov