New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 18:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:19PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 6:19pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 719 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Sheep Springs to 19 miles south of NAPI Headquarters, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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... Burnham, Newcomb, Sheep Springs, Toadlena, Narbona Pass and Naschitti.
Instruction: 
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Heavy rains from thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description: 
Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM