New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 18:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 7:37PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles west of Monument, or 23 miles northwest of Eunice, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size 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... Hobbs, Eunice, Monument, Nadine, Eunice Airport, Lea County Regional Airport, and Oil Center.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Lea County; Southern Lea County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov