Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 253 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Sugarite Canyon State Park, or 11 miles northeast of
Raton, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Sugarite.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov