Tornado Warning 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM

Issued

Jun 3, 2019, 4:59 PM MDT (22:59 UTC)

Expired

Jun 3, 2019, 5:16 PM MDT

In force

17 min

Issued by

NWS Albuquerque, NM

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

2.0 in

County Chaves County, NM

The Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS55 KABQ 032259
TORABQ
NMC005-032345-
/O.NEW.KABQ.TO.W.0021.190603T2259Z-190603T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
459 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 459 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 11 miles southwest of Roswell, moving east at 10 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southwestern Chaves County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Albuquerque.

&&

LAT...LON 3320 10473 3327 10473 3330 10452 3317 10452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 265DEG 7KT 3325 10466 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

KJ

636 
WWUS55 KABQ 032316
SVSABQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
516 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019

NMC005-032326-
/O.CAN.KABQ.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190603T2345Z/
Chaves-
516 PM MDT Mon Jun 3 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHAVES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. 

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Albuquerque.

LAT...LON 3320 10473 3327 10473 3330 10452 3317 10452
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 265DEG 7KT 3325 10462 

$$

KJ

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