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NWS El Paso issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southwestern New Mexico

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The National Weather Service issued a warning for central Hidalgo County, New Mexico, until 6:30 PM MDT. At 5:59 PM MDT, a radar-indicated storm east of Animas was moving east, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail reported as hazards.

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  • Affected location: Hidalgo County, New Mexico
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  1. The National Weather Service issued a warning for central Hidalgo County, New Mexico, until 6:30 PM MDT. At 5:59 PM MDT, a radar-indicated storm east of Animas was moving east, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail reported as hazards.

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Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
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Urgency
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