Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:07PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southeast of Cornudas. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Hudspeth County.
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:
Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov