Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:13PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 113 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles east of Cowles, or 16 miles southwest of Mora, and is
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cowles.
This includes State Road 63 between Mile Markers 21 and 25.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov