New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/25/2026 19:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 8:14PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 7:14pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 814 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Conchas, or 22 miles northwest of Tucumcari, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern San Miguel County. This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 77 and 98.
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: 
Eastern San Miguel County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov