New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 17:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 6:42PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Madrid, or 21 miles north of Moriarty, moving south 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... Golden and Cedar Grove.
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: 
Santa Fe Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM