Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:57PM MDT until June 2 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 357 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dunken, or 46
miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Dunken.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do
not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: