Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 3:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 303 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 10 miles southwest of Nenahnezad to 7
miles northwest of Chaco Canyon, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. The potential exists for wind speeds to strengthen
further along this line of storms.
Locations impacted include...
Farmington, Bloomfield, Kirtland, NAPI Headquarters, Upper
Fruitland, Ojo Amarillo, Flora Vista, El Huerfano Trading Post and
Fruitland.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 550 between Mile Markers 115 and 159. Highway 64 between Mile
Markers 28 and 69.
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:
Northwest Plateau; Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: