Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 14:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 3:18PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 317 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clint, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust are possible along Interstate 10 southeast of Socorro. Locations impacted include... Tornillo, Clint, Fabens, Indian Cliffs Ranch, San Elizario, Socorro, and Colonia del Paso.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM