New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 14:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:23PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 323 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Arch, or 9 miles southeast of Portales, and is stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Portales and Arch.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Roosevelt County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM