New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:55PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles southwest of Springer to 7 miles northwest of Watrous, moving northeast 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... Springer and Wagon Mound. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 370 and 414.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description: 
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Far Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM