Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 545 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Elk, or 37 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Dunken and Elk.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce
visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description:
Southwest Chaves County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov