Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 9:14PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 914 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nogal, or 12 miles north of Ruidoso, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Ruidoso, Lincoln, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan, Fort Stanton, Smokey Bear
Historical Park, Glencoe, Alto, Lincoln State Monument and Nogal.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 72 and 107.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov