Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 7:07PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 707 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of Yeso to 17 miles
southeast of Mesa, moving east at 15 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...
Fort Sumner.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 285 between Mile Markers 138 and 151. Highway 60 between Mile
Markers 307 and 338.
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:
De Baca County; Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: