Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 12 miles southeast of Mosquero to 9
miles northwest of Sumner Lake State Park, moving southeast at 35
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...
Tucumcari, Fort Sumner, Quay, Logan, Montoya, Newkirk, Cuervo, Ute
Lake State Park and Sumner Lake State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 291 and 344. Highway 60 between
Mile Markers 320 and 333. State Road 104 between Mile Markers 76 and
105.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; De Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov