Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 4:13PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
San Miguel, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Some blowing dust will also be possible
with this wind.
Locations impacted include...
Anthony, Vado, Berino, Chamberino, San Miguel, La Mesa, and Afton
Generating Plant.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov