Full Notification

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Los Alamos County in north central New Mexico... Southeastern Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 130 PM MDT.

* At 1236 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jemez Springs, or 23 miles southwest of Los Alamos, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Los Alamos, Jemez Springs, and Jemez State Monument.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOS ALAMOS, NM ... RIO ARRIBA, NM ... SANDOVAL, NM

Instructions:

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter in the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. 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.