Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 6:48PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 648 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 15 miles northeast of Colonias to 21
miles north of Encino, moving east at 15 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...
Colonias and Milagro.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 237 and 263.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov