Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 4:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 403 PM MDT, Surface observations indicated a strong outflow
boundary extending from 13 miles southeast of Mesita to near Veguita,
moving west at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Surface observations.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jarales, Veguita, Casa Colorada, Sabinal, Abeytas and Las Nutrias.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 176 and 188.
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:
West Central Highlands; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM