Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2024 - 4:00pm
Expires:
September 20, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms along a line from 17 miles north of Dilia to 15 miles
south of Villanueva State Park, moving east at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dilia, Anton Chico, Villanueva State Park, Tecolotito, San Agustin
and Los Montoyas.
This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 25 and 29.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM