Special Weather Statement 05/04/2025 21:43 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 10:43PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 4, 2025 - 9:43pm
Expires: 
May 4, 2025 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1043 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nogal, or 13 miles southeast of Carrizozo, moving northeast at 25 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... Capitan, Encinoso, Smokey Bear Historical Park, Nogal and Angus. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 71 and 85.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
South Central Mountains; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM