Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 700 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Navajo Dam, moving northwest at 15 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...
Navajo Dam, Archuleta, Turley and Navajo Lake State Park.
This includes Highway 64 between Mile Markers 70 and 92.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Far Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: