Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 1:09PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 109 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arroyo Hondo, or 12 miles northwest of Taos, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous
travel.
Locations impacted include...
Taos, Taos Pueblo, Arroyo Seco, Arroyo Hondo, Ranchos De Taos,
Talpa, Valdez, El Prado, Los Cordovas and San Cristobal.
This includes the following highways...
State Road 518 between Mile Markers 71 and 72. Highway 64 between
Mile Markers 233 and 259.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov