First published Oct 23, 2026, 1:21:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 2:02:16 AM UTC

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 7:10PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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A radar-indicated severe thunderstorm south of Torreon Navajo Mission was moving northeast at 35 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, and cloud-to-ground lightning. The warning instructed people in mainly rural west-central Sandoval County to shelter indoors and stay away from windows.

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Affected location: Sandoval County, New Mexico

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The warning called for immediate shelter from the storm’s damaging winds, hail, and lightning.

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Oct 23, 2026, 1:45 AM UTC
A radar-indicated severe thunderstorm south of Torreon Navajo Mission was moving northeast at 35 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, and cloud-to-ground lightning. The warning instructed people in mainly rural west-central Sandoval County to shelter indoors and stay away from windows.
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Oct 23, 2026, 1:43 AM UTC
A severe thunderstorm near Torreon was reported moving northeast with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. The warning instructed people to seek shelter indoors and stay away from windows.
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