Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
237 PM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024

NMZ201-202100-
Northwest Plateau-
237 PM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN COUNTY
THROUGH 300 PM MDT...

At 236 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Sheep Springs, or 41 miles south of Shiprock,
moving north at 20 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...
Burnham, Sheep Springs, Newcomb, and Naschitti.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibilities below one quarter mile at times.

&&

LAT...LON 3603 10844 3604 10866 3638 10870 3641 10837
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 181DEG 19KT 3621 10855

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

$$

Guyer