Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/17/2026 18:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 7:21PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 720 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorm outflow near Mission Valley, moving east at 30 mph. Most areas will see little to no rain with the wind gusts. 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... East El Paso, Central El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley, Horizon City, Clint, San Elizario, Socorro, Sparks, and Colonia del Paso.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern/Central El Paso County
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM