New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/19/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 5:17PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 517 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Dilia, or 23 miles west of Santa Rosa, moving southeast at 5 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. Hail may accumulate, creating slick and treacherous travel on roads. Locations impacted include... Pintada. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 244 and 266.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Guadalupe County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM