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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 7:11PM MDT until October 21 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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NWS Albuquerque reported an observed severe thunderstorm in East Central McKinley County, New Mexico, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. The warning was in effect until 7:45 p.m. MDT on October 21, 2026.

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  • Affected location: East Central McKinley County, New Mexico
  • The warning was in effect until 7:45 p.m.
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The warning instructs people in the affected area to shelter indoors from damaging winds and large hail.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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