First published 9/18/2026, 9:19:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Albuquerque, New Mexico area beginning September 18 at 2:32 PM MDT (2026-09-18T20:32:00Z) and expiring at 3:15 PM MDT. Immediate hazardous thunderstorm conditions are expected during the warning period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging wind gusts, hail, frequent lightning, and sudden heavy rainfall that threaten life, property, and local travel. People in the warned area should seek shelter and avoid driving in severe conditions.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 2:32PM MDT until September 18 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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