New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 15:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:01PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 401 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24 miles northeast of Des Moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. 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... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Union County.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM