Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 2:38PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Las Vegas, 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...
Las Vegas, Romeroville, Storrie Lake State Park, Montezuma and
Ojitos Frios.
This includes the following highways...
State Road 518 between Mile Markers 1 and 4. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 339 and 351. State Road 104 between Mile Markers 1 and
6.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: