New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 20:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 900 PM MDT, surface observations indicated a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Ragland, or 27 miles south of Tucumcari, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Surface observations. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... San Jon, Grady, Wheatland, Broadview, Forrest and Bard. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 344 and 373.
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: 
Quay County; Curry County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM