New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 17:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:09PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 609 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Elk Silver, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Elk Silver.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov