Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 2:51PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Elk, or 36 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elk and Dunken.
This storm is severe in Otero County. It will cross into southwest
Chaves County in the next half hour, potentially with large hail and
damaging winds.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Southwest Chaves County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov