Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 12:58PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of dry
thunderstorms extending from near Roswell to 15 miles southwest of
Hagerman, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Lake
Arthur, Roswell Correctional Facility, Midway and Greenfield.
This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 104.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Blowing dust associated with thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility
below one quarter mile at times.
Frequent lightning and strong winds are likely from this storm, but
little rain will reach the ground.
Area Description:
Chaves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: