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NWS El Paso issues severe thunderstorm warning for Grant and Hidalgo counties, New Mexico

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The warning describes a severe thunderstorm near Lordsburg, with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and torrential rainfall; it directs people to shelter indoors and avoid flooded roads. It was in effect until 5 p.m. MDT on October 22.

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  • Affected location: Grant and Hidalgo counties, New Mexico
  • It was in effect until 5 p.m.
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The warning calls for immediate sheltering and cautions against driving through flooded roads.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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