New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 15:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 404 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles south of Lindrith to near Torreon Navajo Mission, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Cuba, Torreon Navajo Mission, Regina, Fenton Lake State Park, Gallina, Torreon and La Jara. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 40 and 78.
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: 
Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; Jemez Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM