New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/15/2026 11:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 12:53PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 15, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires: 
June 15, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 1253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Frijoles, or 12 miles south of Los Alamos, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... White Rock, Bandelier National Monument and Frijoles.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rains from severe 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: 
Jemez Mountains; Santa Fe Metro Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov