Notes from the storm that moved through the Albuquerque area tonight: 27,581 without power, I-25 is closed from Rio Bravo to the Big I, damage at the zoo will cause it to be closed on Saturday, wind gusts hit the mid 80’s during the peak of the storm. I have seen different reports of rain totals tonight, but at least 2 inches fell in the Albuquerque Downtown area.
This update at 10:30pm: APD Chief Schultz adds more road closures: Coors S/B at Irving and Coors and I-40 E/B
The National Weather Service is reporting that at 2.74 inches of rain recorded thus far in July at the Sunport it makes it the 10th wettest July on record.
PNM has multiple reports of downed power lines.
The levy at Bridge and Central in Albuquerque has been damaged by the storm. Crews on scene.
