New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 14:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:40PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Elida, or 18 miles southwest of Portales, 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... Elida and Dora.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Motorists can expect brief but sudden changes in visibility and ponding of water on roadways as storms move through the area.
Area Description: 
Roosevelt County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM