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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
500 PM MDT Thu May 30 2024

NMZ236-310000-
Roosevelt County-
500 PM MDT Thu May 30 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ROOSEVELT COUNTY
THROUGH 600 PM MDT...

At 500 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Pep, or 27 miles south of Portales, moving east 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Dora, Causey, Lingo, and Pep.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
east central New Mexico.

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LAT...LON 3367 10341 3387 10345 3401 10304 3369 10305
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 257DEG 11KT 3378 10335

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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53-Schroeder