Special Weather Statement for Chuska Mountains; West Central Plateau
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What you need to know
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- Chuska Mountains, West Central Plateau
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What is happening
At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Rock Springs, or 11 miles west of Gallup, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Rock Springs, or 11 miles west of Gallup, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Rock Springs, Nakaibito, Yah-Ta-Hey, Tse Bonito, Tohatchi, Twin Lakes and Mentmore. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 13 and 16.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 1:51PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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