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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

156 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026



NMZ208-241-052030-

Southwest Mountains NM-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands

NM-

156 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN SOCORRO COUNTY

UNTIL 230 PM MDT...



At 156 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 29

miles south of National Radio Astronomy Observatory, or 38 miles

southeast of Datil, and is stationary.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 Southwestern Socorro County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening

weather conditions.



Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and

dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do

not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.



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LAT...LON 3381 10765 3381 10733 3354 10733 3354 10765

TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 0DEG 0KT 3367 10749



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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