Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:23PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of Tajique, or 21 miles east of Los Lunas, moving
southwest at 10 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...
Manzano, Tajique, Manzano Mountain State Park and Torreon.
Instruction:
Heavy rains from severe 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:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: