Special Weather Statement for West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- West Central Highlands, West Central Mountains
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Acoma Pueblo, or 25 miles south of Laguna Pueblo, moving east at 15 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...
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. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Acoma Pueblo, or 25 miles south of Laguna Pueblo, moving east at 15 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... Laguna Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo and Mesita. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 112 and 115.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 6:31PM 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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