New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 14:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:11PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Winston, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Winston, Chloride, Hermosa, Chise, and Portions of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Eastern Black Range Foothills; Sierra County Lakes; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM