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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
412 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ029-212300-
Northern Lea County NM-
412 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LEA COUNTY THROUGH
500 PM MDT...

At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Bledsoe, or 18 miles northeast of Tatum, moving
northeast at 35 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Lea
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Midland.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
southeastern New Mexico.

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LAT...LON 3345 10305 3338 10320 3357 10336 3357 10306
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 238DEG 31KT 3347 10313

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

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