New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 17:14
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of Melrose, or 29 miles northwest of Portales, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Melrose.
This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 350 and 365.