Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 14:38 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:38PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles northwest of Nara Visa, moving northeast at 35 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... Amistad, Hayden, and Rosebud.
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: 
Union County; Harding County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM