New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/23/2026 13:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 2:12PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 212 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marquez, or 18 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, torrential rainfall, 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. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Marquez.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM