First published 9/19/2026, 11:08:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 11:08:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS El Paso/Santa Teresa

National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the El Paso, TX / Santa Teresa, NM area on Sept 19. Warning issued at 2026-09-19T22:58:00Z, valid until 2026-09-19T23:15:00Z (local 4:58PM–5:15PM MDT).

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

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: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 1/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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, large hail, and heavy rain that threaten lives, property, and local travel. Residents and travelers in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area should seek shelter and avoid nonessential travel while the warning is in effect.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 4:58PM MDT until September 19 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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