Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
AREA: Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range
SENT: 2026-07-20T13:50:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 1:50PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

At 149 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of White Signal. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD…Nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include…
White Signal, Tyrone Mine, and Jacks Peak.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T14:15:00-06:00