Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 12:20 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:20PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 12:20pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 119 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Anton Chico, or 32 miles northwest of Santa Rosa, moving northeast at 25 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... Dilia, Anton Chico, and Tecolotito.
Instruction: 
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for northeastern and east central New Mexico.
Area Description: 
Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM