Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 3:27PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 326 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northwest of Burro Flats, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Tularosa, Alamogordo, Burro Flats, and La Luz.
This includes Highway 54 in New Mexico between mile markers 70 and
85.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov