Occurred Oct 23, 2026, 11:30:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 24, 2026, 12:01:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 12:01:15 AM 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 5:30PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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A severe thunderstorm warning covered west central Otero County, New Mexico, through 6:15 PM MDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail reported. The warning instructed people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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Affected location: West central Otero County, New Mexico

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The warning cited expected hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:30PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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