Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 15:36 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:36pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Bellview, or 30 miles northwest of Friona, moving northeast at 20 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Quay and northeastern Curry Counties.
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 east central New Mexico.
Area Description: 
Quay County; Curry County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM