Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 5:17PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Salem. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hatch, Salem, and Garfield.
This includes Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 40 and
49.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Dona Ana County
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov