Special Weather Statement for West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- West Central Mountains, West Central Plateau
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- Moderate
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- Expected
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- Observed
What is happening
At 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles north of Ramah to 20 miles south of El Morro, moving west at 10 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. 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 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles north of Ramah to 20 miles south of El Morro, moving west at 10 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... Pine Hill, El Morro, Ramah, McGaffey, Vanderwagen, Pescado and Upper Nutria.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:32PM 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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