New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 12:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 1:22PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 122 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of NAPI Headquarters, or 24 miles south of Farmington, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... El Huerfano Trading Post and Blanco Trading Post. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 123 and 144.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description: 
Northwest Plateau; Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM