New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 13:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:03PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 203 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Spaceport America. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Spaceport America.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Sierra County Lakes
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM