Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Broadview to 9 miles northeast of
Elida, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Clovis, Portales, Melrose, Elida, Dora, Grady, Ranchvale, Saint
Vrain, Cannon Air Force Base and Oasis State Park.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 354 and 395.
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.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description:
Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: