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Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 5:31PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM, United States of America

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At 531 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Albuquerque, moving north at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Eastern Albuquerque, Corrales, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Sandia
Heights, North Valley, Sandia Pueblo, South Valley, Carnuel and
Alameda.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 159 and 171. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 218 and 237.

Measurements

Coordinates35.1550, -106.4683
RegionMiddle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-23T18:00:00-06:00

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