Chaves County, New Mexico, Sunday, October 25, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 5:59PM MDT until October 25 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 559 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Roswell, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Roswell and Midway. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 100 and 104.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 25 at 5:46PM MDT until October 25 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 546 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of Roswell, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Roswell and Midway. This includes Highway 285 between Mile Markers 100 and 104.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

“Flood Warning issued October 25 at 8:15AM MDT until October 25 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 AM MDT, the public reported flooding at New Mexico State Highway 2 and Jackson Road in the Lake Arthur area due to earlier rainfall. Standing water and flooded roads will continue into the late morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Arthur. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to the National Weather Service at 505.224.9007 when you can do so safely.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 9:11PM MDT until October 24 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for a portion of southeast New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 8:56PM MDT until October 24 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 856 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 20 miles south of Mesa to near Dexter, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Lake Arthur, Midway, Roswell Correctional Facility and Greenfield. This includes the following highways... Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 166. Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 135.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 8:23PM MDT until October 24 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico... Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 915 PM MDT. * At 823 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 13 miles east of Arabela to 20 miles southwest of Dexter, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Lake Arthur, Midway, Roswell Correctional Facility and Greenfield. This includes the following highways... Highway 380 between Mile Markers 156 and 166. Highway 285 between Mile Markers 79 and 135.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 6:21PM MDT until October 24 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 621 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of Elk, or 30 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Chaves County.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 5:53PM MDT until October 24 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 630 PM MDT. * At 553 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Elk, or 32 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Elk.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.