New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/13/2026 16:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 5:56PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 13, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 556 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Ramon, or 24 miles south of Vaughn, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Lincoln County. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 179 and 183.
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.
Area Description: 
Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM