Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 438 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Bingham, or 32 miles west of Carrizozo, moving north
at 15 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.
Locations impacted include...
Bingham.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 20 and 35.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: