Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 14:25 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:25PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 2:25pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 325 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles southwest of Milnesand, or 48 miles south 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... Mainly rural areas of South Central Roosevelt and Northeastern 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: 
Roosevelt County; Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM