New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 13:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:26PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 226 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles northeast of Bueyeros, or 24 miles southwest of Clayton, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Mainly rural areas of East Central Union County.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM