First published 9/19/2026, 9:13:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 9:13:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Albuquerque, NM (NWS)

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 19 at 3:03 PM MDT (2026-09-19T21:03:00Z), valid until 3:15 PM MDT, for the Albuquerque, New Mexico area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorm warnings indicate immediate threats such as damaging winds, hail, and lightning that can harm people, property, and travel. Residents and travelers in the Albuquerque area should seek shelter and avoid nonessential travel while the warning is in effect.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 3:03PM MDT until September 19 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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