Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
La Cienega, or 15 miles southwest of Santa Fe, moving southwest at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, heavy rain, 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. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous
travel.
Locations impacted include...
Santo Domingo Pueblo, La Bajada, Cerrillos Hills State Park, Los
Cerrillos, La Cienega, Kewa Pueblo, Domingo and Pena Blanca.
This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 258 and 274.
Instruction:
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Heavy rains from strong 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:
Santa Fe Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: