New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/05/2026 17:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 6:27PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 5, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires: 
June 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 627 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hagerman, or 20 miles southeast of Roswell, moving west 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, Greenfield and Midway. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 101.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description: 
Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov