Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 3:28PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arch, or 11 miles southeast of Portales, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Arch.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Frequent lightning and damaging winds are likely from this storm, but
little rain will reach the ground.
Area Description:
Roosevelt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: