Special Weather Statement 04/26/2025 14:23 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 3:23PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2025 - 2:23pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 323 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Arabela, or 32 miles northwest of Roswell, moving northeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of East Central Lincoln and North Central Chaves Counties.
Instruction: 
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM