Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 445 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 17 miles northeast of Des Moines to 11
miles northeast of Seneca, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Clayton Lake State Park and Moses.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 417 and 418.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Frequent lightning and damaging winds are likely from this storm, but
little rain will reach the ground.
Area Description:
Union County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: