New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 12:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:27PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 127 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Silver Lake, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Silver Lake, Elk Silver, South Tularosa Canyon, Eight Canyon, Sixteen Springs, James Canyon, Dry Canyon, Horse Spring, and Firman Lake.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM