Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 3:14PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 313 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles north of Lake Roberts. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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. Torrential rainfall may cause flooding of canyons
and streams.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Roberts, Gila Hot Springs, Copperas Vista, Sapillo Creek Valley,
Black Canyon Campgrounds, Rocky Canyon Campground, Sapillo
Campground, and Portions of the Gila Wilderness.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM