First published Oct 19, 2026, 10:41:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:15:21 PM UTC

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 19 at 4:18PM MDT until October 19 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service issued an immediate severe thunderstorm warning for southern Grant County and central Hidalgo County, New Mexico, through 5:45 PM MDT. The warning reports ping-pong-ball-size hail and 60 mph gusts and instructs people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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Affected location: Southern Grant County and central Hidalgo County, New Mexico

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Oct 19, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC
The National Weather Service issued an immediate severe thunderstorm warning for southern Grant County and central Hidalgo County, New Mexico, through 5:45 PM MDT. The warning reports ping-pong-ball-size hail and 60 mph gusts and instructs people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
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