Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:33PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McCartys, or 11 miles southeast of Grants, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, heavy rain, and half inch 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...
Grants, McCartys, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, Acomita Lake and North
Acomita Village.
This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 87 and 101.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Heavy rains from thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows
in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to
drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description:
West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: