Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 11:31AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 11:31AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM**

At 1131 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Grants, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Grants, McCartys, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, Cubero, New Laguna, Acomita Lake, North Acomita Village, Acomita and Seama.

This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 82 and 112.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Albuquerque NM

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 11:31 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 12:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*