Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:57PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 656 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles southwest of Afton, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Mount Riley, Camel Mountain, and Kilbourne Hole.
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:
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov