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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
942 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024

NMZ236-161615-
Roosevelt County-
942 AM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN ROOSEVELT COUNTY
THROUGH 1015 AM MDT...

At 941 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elida, or 27 miles southwest of Portales, moving northeast at 30 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Elida and Dora.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3374 10361 3379 10372 3382 10372 3382 10377
      3417 10355 3396 10326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1541Z 217DEG 24KT 3386 10364

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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