First published 9/18/2026, 11:38:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 11:38:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

The National Weather Service (NWS) Albuquerque, NM office issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 5:15 PM MDT. The source is the NWS alert page for this statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ffe3e1b68d5274cfe388714a7af4bf81527d3b33.001.1.cap. The alert text/details are not included in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements notify the public about weather conditions that may affect safety, travel, or property. Recipients in the Albuquerque area should consult the full NWS statement for specifics and follow any recommended precautions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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