Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:43PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 2:43pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dixon to Rio En Medio in Santa Fe County.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Chimayo, Tres Ritos, Rio Chiquito, Penasco, Cundiyo, Rio En Medio in
Santa Fe County, Truchas, Velarde, La Puebla, and Rio Lucio.
This includes State Road 518 between Mile Markers 48 and 64.
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 and northeastern New Mexico.
Area Description:
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM