New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 6:40PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Upham, moving south at 25 mph. 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... Rincon and Portions of Jornada Experimental Range.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Sierra County Lakes; Northern Dona Ana County
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM