Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:47PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary
extending from 10 miles northeast of San Jon to near Melrose, moving
east at 35 mph with developing strong thunderstorms behind the
boundary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Clovis, Texico, Melrose, San Jon, Grady, Broadview, Wheatland,
Ranchvale, Bellview and Saint Vrain.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 344 and 373. Highway 60 between
Mile Markers 350 and 397.
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; Curry County; Roosevelt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: