Special Weather Statement 06/02/2025 13:44 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 2:44PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2025 - 1:44pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2025 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 244 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Albuquerque, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Albuquerque, southwestern Rio Rancho, Corrales, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Edgewood, Tijeras, Sandia Heights, Cedar Crest, North Valley and Sandia Pueblo. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 149 and 183. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 217 and 238.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description: 
Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM