Special Weather Statement 09/21/2024 13:32 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:32PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2024 - 1:32pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 232 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Clines Corners, or 22 miles east of Moriarty, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Mainly rural areas of the Central Highlands. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 222. Highway 285 between Mile Markers 251 and 262.
Instruction: 
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Central Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM