Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 11:29 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 12:29PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 11:29am
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 1229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles east of Corona, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Lincoln, western De Baca, southwestern Guadalupe and southeastern Torrance Counties. This includes the following highways... Highway 285 between Mile Markers 175 and 198. Highway 60 between Mile Markers 277 and 278.
Instruction: 
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building.
Area Description: 
Central Highlands; Guadalupe County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM