First published Oct 23, 2026, 9:51:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 9:51:15 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 23 at 3:20PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Grant and Luna counties in southwestern New Mexico, effective until 4:00 PM MDT. The source reports 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, and an instruction to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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Affected location: Southwestern New Mexico

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:20PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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