New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 17:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:02PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 602 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of San Jon, or 32 miles south of Nara Visa, moving southeast at 20 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... Bard. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 361 and 373.
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.
Area Description: 
Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM