Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 12:46 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:46PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 12:46pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 146 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Regina to 7 miles north of Torreon Navajo Mission. Movement was northeast at 30 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... Cuba and La Jara. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 55 and 74.
Instruction: 
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building.
Area Description: 
Northwest Highlands; Jemez Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM