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N Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM ⏳ In force until Wed 21 Oct, 23:15 📍 Chuska Mountains; West Central Plateau (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
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At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Rock Springs, or 11 miles west of Gallup, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Ro…

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaChuska Mountains; West Central Plateau
Issuing authorityNWS Albuquerque NM
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-21T13:51:00-06:00
Effective2026-10-21T13:51:00-06:00
Onset2026-10-21T13:51:00-06:00
Expires2026-10-21T14:15:00-06:00

📋 Official instructions

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.

📄 Message details

Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3f0605b5dfdfdf94f30996a4d9634bb0919e03f7.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • 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.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Rock Springs, or 11 miles west of Gallup, moving north at 45 mph.
  • HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
  • Ro…
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