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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sierra, NM

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What is happening

At 427 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of Lake Valley, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage...

What the bulletin says to do

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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Bulletin details

At 427 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of Lake Valley, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Arrey, Lake Valley, Derry, and Lower Animas Creek.

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Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:28PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:21PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

    Official revision
  3. Alert

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:07PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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