New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 20:52
At 951 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 18 miles southwest of Caprock to 13 miles
northwest of McDonald to near Tatum. Movement was south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tatum, McDonald, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.