Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:44PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 12:44pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 143 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Ramon, or 27 miles south of Vaughn, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Ramon.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 285 between Mile Markers 171 and 195.
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 283 and 303.
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
central and east central New Mexico.
Area Description:
Guadalupe County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM