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At 430 PM CDT/330 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of McDonald, or 15 miles northeast of Lovington, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lea and northwestern Gaines Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Where it happened
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County · 33.177°, -103.172°
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- official severity
- Moderate
- urgency
- Expected
- certainty
- Observed
- event
- Special Weather Statement
- areas
- Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Gaines
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At 430 PM CDT/330 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of McDonald, or 15 miles northeast of Lovington, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lea and northwestern Gaines Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McDonald, or 9 miles northeast of Lovington, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... McDonald and Gladiola. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.