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Thunderstorms and lightningNWS 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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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.
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 9/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 19 at 6:12PM MDT until October 19 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 19 at 5:59PM MDT until October 19 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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