Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:55PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southwest of Buckhorn. This storm was nearly stationary.
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Grant
County.
Instruction:
If threatening weather approaches your area, take shelter in a sturdy
building.
Area Description:
Upper Gila River Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov