Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 100 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northeast of Datil to 24 miles
east of Beaverhead, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Datil, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Dusty and Alamo.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 66 and 104.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description:
West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: