Special Weather Statement for Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; Jemez Mountains
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What is happening
At 132 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Ojo Encino, or 15 miles west of Cuba, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured 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 132 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Ojo Encino, or 15 miles west of Cuba, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Cuba, Regina, Torreon Navajo Mission, Gallina, Torreon and La Jara. This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 56 and 87.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 1:32PM 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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