Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:58AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:58AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM**

At 1258 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West El Paso, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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, Central El Paso, East El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley, Horizon City, Clint, Sunland Park, San Elizario, Fort Bliss, Socorro, Sparks, Homestead Meadows, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss Northeast, and Franklin Mountains State Park.

This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 8 and 39.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 12:58 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 1:45 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*