Weather Warnings for New Mexico

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New Mexico
Alerts Updated: June 2, 2026, 1:19 am  UTC


Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 7:14PM MDT until June 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 714 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Dexter, or 17 miles south of Roswell, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Southern Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, Greenfield, Roswell Correctional Facility and Midway. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 104.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 7:14 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Chaves, NM


Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:58PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles south of Roswell to near Hagerman, moving north at 5 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... Southern Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Lake Arthur, Greenfield, Roswell Correctional Facility and Midway. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 104.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 6:58 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 7:45 pm
Area:  Chaves County Plains


Flood Watch issued June 1 at 12:58PM MDT until June 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * 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
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  June 1, 2026, 12:58 pm      Expires:  June 1, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  South Central Mountains