Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 6:24PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Lordsburg, moving northeast at 5 mph.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Lordsburg, Shakespeare, and Pyramid Mountains.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM