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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1202 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

NMZ240-161845-
Southwest Chaves County-
1202 PM MDT Thu May 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CHAVES COUNTY
THROUGH 1245 PM MDT...

At 1202 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pinon, moving east at 10 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Chaves
County.

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.

Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and
hazardous driving conditions.

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LAT...LON 3269 10535 3270 10503 3252 10504 3252 10535
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 285DEG 9KT 3259 10532

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

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