New Mexico Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 15:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:25PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Dunken, or 55 miles southeast of Ruidoso, and is stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous travel. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Chaves County.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Southwest Chaves County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM