Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 7:31PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 731 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Kenna, or 38 miles southwest of Portales, moving
north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mainly rural areas of Eastern De Baca, West Central Roosevelt and
Northeastern 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.
Area Description:
Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov