Special Weather Statement 09/21/2024 13:42 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2024 - 1:42pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carlsbad North, or near Carlsbad, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Carlsbad, Avalon, Carlsbad North, Lake Avalon, and Living Desert State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Midland. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for southeastern New Mexico.
Area Description: 
Eddy County Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX