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Thunderstorms and lightningSevere Thunderstorm Warning for East-Central Luna County, New Mexico
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A severe thunderstorm was reported near Akela, moving east, with golf-ball-size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. The warning included instructions to take shelter and remain alert for a possible tornado.
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- Affected location: Luna County, New Mexico
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The warning cited risks of injury and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, trees, and other structures.
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A severe thunderstorm was reported near Akela, moving east, with golf-ball-size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. The warning included instructions to take shelter and remain alert for a possible tornado.
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- 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 6:16PM MDT until October 19 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 19 at 6:31PM MDT until October 19 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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