“Special Weather Statement until 05:45PM” from TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management : Nixle

Wednesday September 23rd, 2026 :: 05:09 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Special Weather Statement until 05:45PM

At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Tucumcari, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Harding, Northwestern Quay and East Central San Miguel Counties.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HARDING COUNTY ... EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY ... QUAY COUNTY

Instructions:

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.

Address/Location
TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
206 E Center St
Tucumcari, NM 88401

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-461-2280

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Special Weather Statement

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