Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 318 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Dell City, moving east at 20 mph. Additional
thunderstoirms were developing further north, in rural areas around
the Brokeoff Mountains. These cells may also strengthen and produce
gusty winds and small hail.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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...
Dell City, Crow Flats, Brokeoff Mountains, and the Gypsum Dunes at
Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Otero Mesa; Salt Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov