Special Weather Statement for Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles east of Las Vegas, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles east of Las Vegas, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Valmora, Watrous and Shoemaker. This includes the following highways... Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 361 and 365...and between Mile Markers 366 and 372. State Road 104 between Mile Markers 8 and 25.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Official revision
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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