New Mexico, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/08/2026 15:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 8, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires: 
September 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Northeast El Paso, moving west at 10 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... Northeast, Central and West El Paso, Chaparral, Anthony, Sunland Park, Fort Bliss and Biggs Field, Anthony Gap, Canutillo, Berino, Vinton, La Union, and Franklin Mountains State Park.
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: 
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov