New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 13:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:50PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 250 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Texico, or 10 miles east of Clovis, and is stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Clovis, Texico, Ranchvale, Cannon Air Force Base, Portair and Pleasant Hill. This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 378 and 397.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Area Description: 
Curry County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM