Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 12:02PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 11:02am
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1202 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Los Alamos to near La Bajada. Movement was
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Northern Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola, Chimayo, White Rock,
Pojoaque, Santa Clara Pueblo, Cuartelez, Nambe Pueblo, and Rio
Chiquito.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 337 and 340, and near
Mile Marker 345.
Instruction:
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Area Description:
Jemez Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM