Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 6:31PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elida, or 22 miles southwest of Portales, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Elida.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Roosevelt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: