{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bb83313add20cc1fde9b36df656c77de3a109e77.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 5:02PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.bb83313add20cc1fde9b36df656c77de3a109e77.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Albuquerque NM"},"word_count":162,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 5:02PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Southwest Mountains; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands\n**Issued by:** NWS Albuquerque NM\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T17:02:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T17:02:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 29\nmiles east of Beaverhead, or 41 miles south of Datil, moving\nsouthwest at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, heavy rain, and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous\ntravel.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nDusty.\n\n## Instructions\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.\n\nHeavy rains from thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows\nin arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to\ndrive through areas where water covers the roadway."}