Special Weather Statement until 05:45PM
At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Tucumcari, moving south at 15 mph. Tucumcari recorded a 52 mph wind gust at 505 PM MDT. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar and Observation indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tucumcari and Quay. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 330 and 345.
* AFFECTED AREAS: QUAY COUNTY
Instructions:
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Address/Location
TQRECC & Quay Co Emergency Management
206 E Center St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-461-2280
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TQRECC followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Special Weather Statement