Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:41PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 241 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles east of Escondida, or 13 miles east of Socorro, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Socorro, Escondida and Luis Lopez.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 380 between Mile Markers 4 and 14. Highway 60 between Mile
Markers 136 and 138. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 144 and 154.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: