New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 21:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 9:00pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1000 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles southeast of Bueyeros to near Maes, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Mosquero, Roy, Solano and Maes. This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 16 and 26.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description: 
Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM