Eastern Black Range Foothills NM-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley NM-
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range NM-Upper Gila River Valley NM-
204 PM MDT MON JUN 19 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN GRANT AND
SOUTHWESTERN SIERRA COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM MDT...

At 203 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Mimbres to 5 miles west of
Silver City. Movement was south at 10 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Silver City, San Lorenzo, San Juan, Bayard, Santa Clara, Hurley,
Hanover, Arenas Valley, Fierro, Pinos Altos, Tyrone, Cobre, North
Hurley, Mimbres, Fort Bayard, Little Walnut Village, Sherman,
Georgetown, Iron Creek Campground and Bear Canyon Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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.