New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 14:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 3:22PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 321 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Organ, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Organ, East Mesa, Portions of Jornada Experimental Range, Aguirre Springs, Lake Lucero, and Portions of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Area Description: 
Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov