Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:19PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 619 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elkins, or 37 miles northeast of Roswell, moving north at 15 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...
Elkins.
The storm will impact US Highway 70 near Elkins.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov