Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 5 at 2:24PM MDT until May 5 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 5, 2025 - 1:24pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 224 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 20 miles east of Mesa, or 32 miles south of Fort Sumner,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of South Central De Baca and North Central
Chaves Counties.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM; De Baca, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM