New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 2:18PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 218 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Blanco Trading Post to near Marquez, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pueblo Pintado, Ojo Encino, Counselor, Torreon Navajo Mission, Nageezi, Blanco Trading Post, El Huerfano Trading Post, Marquez and Torreon. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 76 and 136.
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: 
Northwest Plateau; Northwest Highlands; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM