New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 14:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:21PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 321 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Abbott, or 24 miles east of Springer, moving southwest at 5 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... Abbott.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Far Northeast Highlands; Harding County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM