Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 5:29PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northwest of Akela, moving south at 10 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...
Akela.
This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 95 and
109.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov