New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/25/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Conchas Dam, or 22 miles south of Mosquero, moving east at 35 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... Mosquero, Conchas Dam, Conchas, Conchas Lake State Park and Bell Ranch. This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 67 and 88.
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. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description: 
Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov