Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:08PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 12:08pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 108 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ojo Encino, or 22 miles southwest of Cuba, moving northeast at 45
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.
Locations impacted include...
Cuba, Ojo Encino, and La Jara.
This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 57 and 78.
Instruction:
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and
ponding of water on highways as storms move through the area.
Area Description:
Northwest Highlands; Jemez Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM