Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 4:33PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of San Miguel, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and areas of Blowing Dust.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Blowing dust may kick up out ahead of the storm, and could impact
portions of I-10 west of Las Cruces.
Locations impacted include...
Las Cruces, Vado, NMSU Main Campus, Afton, Berino, Mesquite, Mesilla,
Chamberino, San Miguel, Fairacres, La Mesa, Talavera, Afton
Generating Plant, High Valley, San Pablo, Picacho, Northeast Las
Cruces, Corralitos, Aden Crater, and Mesilla Valley Bosque State
Park.
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:
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