Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 15:03 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:03PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:03pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 403 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nara Visa, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 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... Nara Visa.
Instruction: 
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for northeastern and east central New Mexico.
Area Description: 
Union County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM