Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 5:09PM MDT until April 26 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 4:09pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
SVRABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* Until 615 PM MDT.
* At 509 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 18 miles
northwest of Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, or 22 miles north of
Roswell, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of North Central Chaves County.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 121 and 139.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Accumulations of hail on roads can create very slick and hazardous
driving conditions.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for a portion of
southeast New Mexico.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM