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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:46 PM Aug. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL DONA ANA AND NORTHWESTERN EL PASO COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM MDT... At 545 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Canutillo, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph with blowing dust and half inch 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... West El Paso, Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Canutillo, Vinton, Westway, and Franklin Mountains State Park. This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 4 and 15. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 11:27 PM Aug. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over Franklin Mountains State Park and along Transmountain Drive (Loop 375). Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of arroyos and small creeks, mountain canyons, and highways as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Franklin Mountains State Park, Transmountain Drive. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away or be swept away. Steep arroyos and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, arroyos, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid low lying areas. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 10:51 PM Aug. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... East El Paso, Far East El Paso, Fort Bliss, Homestead Meadows, Fort Bliss Northeast, Butterfield and Biggs Field. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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