Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:12PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 2:12pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 312 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Petaca, or 22 miles west of Taos, moving northeast at 40 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...
Questa, Vallecitos, Petaca, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Seco, Taos Pueblo,
Valdez, Cerro, San Cristobal, and La Madera.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 285 between Mile Markers 365 and 382.
Highway 64 between Mile Markers 225 and 247.
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
north central New Mexico.
Area Description:
Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM