Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Albuquerque NM
AREA: Far Northeast Highlands; Harding County
SENT: 2026-07-05T15:21:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:21PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

At 321 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Abbott, or 24 miles east of Springer, moving southwest
at 5 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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…
Abbott.

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-05T15:45:00-06:00