Special Weather Statement for Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
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What is happening
At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Gila, or 15 miles northeast of Buckhorn. This storm was nearly stationary. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Gila, or 15 miles northeast of Buckhorn. This storm was nearly stationary. 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mogollon Box Day Use Area and Portions of the Gila Wilderness.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 2:52PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Source and limitations
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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