Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 7:13PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 713 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Escondida, or 10 miles northeast of Socorro,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
La Joya, San Acacia, Lemitar, Escondida, Contreras and Chamizal.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 60 between Mile Markers 166 and 172. Interstate 25 between
Mile Markers 152 and 159.
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:
Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov