Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 1:02AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 12:02am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 102 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over mainly rural areas of Hidalgo County, moving west
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rodeo, Animas, and Camp Garza.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: