Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 1:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 139 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Crystal to 6 miles southwest of
Manuelito, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Blowing dust may drop visibility below a half
mile. The potential exists for winds from these storms to
intensify further.
Locations impacted include...
Gallup, Nakaibito, Yah-Ta-Hey, Rock Springs, Tohatchi, Brimhall
Nizhoni, Tse Bonito, Church Rock, Navajo and Manuelito.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 1 and 30.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Chuska Mountains; West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: