Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mariposa, or near Rio Rancho, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous
travel.
Locations impacted include...
Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque,
Enchanted Hills, Rio Rancho City Center, Mariposa, Vista Hills and
Coronado State Monument.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 550 between Mile Markers 1 and 14. Interstate 25 between Mile
Markers 235 and 251.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: