Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 6:31PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Escondida, or near Socorro, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Socorro, Escondida, Lemitar and Luis Lopez.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 122 and 138. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 142 and 159.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov