New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 17:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 6:28PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 628 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles southeast of Elkins, or 40 miles east of Roswell, moving northeast at 15 mph. 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Chaves County. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 180 and 200.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM