Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:44PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 340 PM MDT, scattered thunderstorms were developing in the Silver
City area, mostly near Pinos Altos and Hurley. With a very dry air
mass in place, these storms will produce little or no rain, but will
produce highly localized wind gusts to around 50 mph. Individual
storms will be very short lived, but additional storms will continue
to pop up in the region this evening. Localized blowing dust may
also get kicked up, especially along the US-180 corridor south of
Hurley.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Silver City, Tyrone, Hurley, Pinos Altos, Cobre, Bayard, Hanover,
Fierro, Santa Clara, Fort Bayard, Arenas Valley, City Of Rocks State
Park.
Instruction:
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:
Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: