Grant County, New Mexico, Thursday, October 22, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 5:45PM MDT until October 22 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 544 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hurley, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... San Lorenzo, Hurley, Cobre, Bayard, Sherman, San Juan, North Hurley, Mimbres, Hanover, Shingle Canyon, Georgetown, Noonday Canyon, Gallinas Canyon, and Grant County Airport.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 5:25PM MDT until October 22 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 524 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of White Signal, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail and wind damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Locations impacted include... Tyrone, Hurley, Silver City, Cobre, Bayard, Hanover, Fierro, North Hurley, White Signal, Santa Clara, Fort Bayard, Shingle Canyon, Bear Canyon, Georgetown, Arenas Valley, Tyrone Mine, and Grant County Airport.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 4:58PM MDT until October 22 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... Northwestern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 545 PM MDT. * At 458 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles south of White Signal, moving northeast at 55 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... Lake Roberts, Hurley, Tyrone, Silver City, Pinos Altos, Cobre, Bayard, Hanover, White Signal, Fierro, North Hurley, Mimbres, Santa Clara, Fort Bayard, Soldiers Canyon, Gattons Park, Allie Canyon, Shingle Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Camp Thunderbird.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.

“Tornado Warning issued October 22 at 4:54PM MDT until October 22 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.

“Tornado Warning issued October 22 at 4:28PM MDT until October 22 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

TOREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... North central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 500 PM MDT. * At 427 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southeast of Redrock, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Grant and north central Hidalgo Counties, including the following locations... Gila Middle Box.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 4:12PM MDT until October 22 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... North central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 500 PM MDT. * At 412 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of Lordsburg, moving northeast at 35 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... Lordsburg, Oak Grove, White Signal, Tyrone Mine, Pyramid Mountains, and Jacks Peak. This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 24 and 37.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 2:51PM MDT until October 22 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... North central Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 330 PM MDT. * At 251 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of Lordsburg, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Redrock, Mangas Springs, Bill Evans Lake, and Gila Middle Box.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.