Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:49PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 349 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Tolar to 17 miles southwest of
Melrose, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Melrose, Tolar, Taiban and Floyd.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 340 and 364.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov