Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 15:39 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:39PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of San Jon, or 14 miles east of Tucumcari, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Logan, San Jon, and Bard. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 339 and 371.
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: 
Harding County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM