New Mexico, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 15:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 4:58PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Afton, moving southeast at 35 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... Anthony, Vado, Afton, Berino, Chamberino, San Miguel, La Union, La Mesa, Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal and Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. This advisory also extends the previous one for southern Dona Ana county until 530 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; Western El Paso County
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov