New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 19:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:48PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 848 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elida, or 26 miles southwest of Portales, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Elida.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Area Description: 
Roosevelt County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM