First published Oct 24, 2026, 11:17:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 11:17:15 PM UTC

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 4:47PM MDT until October 24 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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NWS Albuquerque issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties, New Mexico, until 5:30 p.m. MDT on October 24. The alert cited radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail and instructed people to seek shelter immediately.

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Affected location: Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties, New Mexico

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The warning directs people in the affected area to shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 4:47PM MDT until October 24 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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