Occurred Oct 24, 2026, 11:36:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 25, 2026, 12:12:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:23:15 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 24 at 5:36PM MDT until October 24 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for north central Sierra County, New Mexico, until 6:45 PM MDT on October 24. The source reports 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, with protective shelter instructions.

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The warning reports expected hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees, and advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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Oct 25, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
A radar-indicated storm was reported across Dona Ana and Sierra counties, with hail up to ping-pong-ball size and wind gusts reaching 60 mph. The alert instructed people to shelter indoors and was in effect until 6:45 p.m. MDT.
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Oct 24, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for north central Sierra County, New Mexico, until 6:45 PM MDT on October 24. The source reports 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, with protective shelter instructions.
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