First published Oct 21, 2026, 10:34:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 10:34:16 PM UTC

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 4:19PM MDT until October 21 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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A severe thunderstorm warning covered Cibola and McKinley counties, New Mexico, with damaging winds and large hail reported near Prewitt. The warning instructed people to shelter indoors and noted hazardous driving conditions.

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Affected location: Cibola and McKinley counties, New Mexico

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The warning called for immediate shelter from the storm and cautioned that road conditions could become hazardous.

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