Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 2:20PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 220 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of La Joya, or 22 miles north of Socorro, moving northeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Bernardo, La Joya, Veguita, Contreras, Abeytas, Sabinal and Las
Nutrias.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 173. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 166 and 184.
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:
West Central Highlands; Lower Rio Grande Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: