New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 17:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:22PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 622 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Separ, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Playas.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Lowlands of the Bootheel
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov