Special Weather Statement for Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Harding County +1 more
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What is happening
At 234 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles west of Abbott to 13 miles south of Watrous, moving east at 20 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...
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. Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility below one quarter mile at times.
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Bulletin details
At 234 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles west of Abbott to 13 miles south of Watrous, moving east at 20 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... Roy, Maes, Mills, Trujillo, Chicosa Lake State Park and Abbott. This includes State Road 104 between Mile Markers 4 and 35.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 2:34PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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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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