Special Weather Statement 09/15/2024 16:15 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2024 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2024 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Manuelito, or 16 miles southwest of Gallup, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Manuelito. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 1 and 14.
Instruction: 
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building.
Area Description: 
West Central Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM