Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:31PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 3:31pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 431 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fenton Lake State Park, or 14 miles southeast of Cuba, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Jemez Springs, Fenton Lake State Park, Jemez State Monument,
Youngsville, and Coyote.
This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 36 and 53.
Instruction:
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
Area Description:
Northwest Highlands; Jemez Mountains; Espanola Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM