First published Oct 26, 2026, 3:21:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21:16 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 25 at 8:56PM MDT until October 25 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service office in El Paso warned of a severe thunderstorm affecting southwestern Otero County, New Mexico, and northeastern El Paso County, Texas, until 9:45 p.m. MDT. At 8:56 p.m. MDT, radar indicated the storm 4 miles north of Hueco Tanks, moving north at 30 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

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Affected location: Southwestern Otero County, New Mexico; northeastern El Paso County, Texas

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The warning instructed people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor and 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 25 at 8:56PM MDT until October 25 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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