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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:46 PM Jun. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY UNTIL 315 PM MDT... At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over San Patricio, or 20 miles east of Ruidoso, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tinnie, Hondo, San Patricio and Arabela. This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 99 and 107. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Blowing dust associated with strong thunderstorm winds can reduce visibility below one quarter mile at times. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 TO 55 MPH
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:59 PM Jun. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rich Gulf moisture will surge over the area Tuesday producing numerous showers and thunderstorms. A few of the stronger storms will be capable of producing rain at rates over 1 inch per hour. Locations below recent burn scars will be especially susceptible to rapid runoff and flash flooding. - The south central mountains, including Ruidoso. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
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