Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 3:50PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
San Elizario, moving southeast 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. Blowing dust is also possible along
Interstate 10 between San Elizario and Fabens which will
reduce visibilities to under a mile.
Locations impacted include...
Clint, Fabens, Horizon City, San Elizario, Socorro, Dairyland, 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
Sender: