Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 2:24PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 224 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northeast of Arabela, or 43 miles northwest of Roswell, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Lincoln and Northwestern Chaves
Counties.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov