United States / Mountain West / New Mexico
Lincoln County, New Mexico, Friday, October 23, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 24, 12:51 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 24, 11:32 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 25, 12:39 PM MDTVersion 4 · Oct 25, 11:36 PM MDT3 official warnings recorded: Severe Thunderstorm Warning. We can’t see: Health.
3Warnings recorded
10Headlines that day
1Events published
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:55PM MDT until October 23 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Friday for portions of central and southeast New Mexico.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 4:55 PM MDT · expires Oct 23, 5:05 PM MDT · Issuer
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:31PM MDT until October 23 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”
At 431 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles northeast of Arabela, or 40 miles northwest of Roswell, 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... Mainly rural areas of East Central Lincoln and North Central Chaves Counties.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 4:31 PM MDT · expires Oct 23, 5:00 PM MDT · Issuer
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:16PM MDT until October 23 at 5:00PM 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... North Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico... * Until 500 PM MDT. * At 416 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northeast of Arabela, or 39 miles northwest of Roswell, moving northeast at 30 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 East Central Lincoln and North Central Chaves Counties.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 23, 4:16 PM MDT · expires Oct 23, 5:00 PM MDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning3 official warnings in effect: Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
Weather
Official Warning3 official warnings in effect: Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
Official Warnings
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Safety
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Meetings That Day
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Local NewsQuiet10 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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- Ruidoso volleyball stumbles in district opener against NMMI · Ruidoso News · Oct 23, 4:53 PM MDT Published event
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- Ruidoso police blotter: Oct. 12-17 · Ruidoso News · Oct 23, 6:01 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Pick your species, New Mexico fishing heats up across multiple waters this week · Ruidoso News · Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Measuring votes on medical malpractice reform · Ruidoso News · Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT Not Yet Confirmed
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
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HealthCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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Events
- Report In Lincoln County, New Mexico Reported · first reported as “Ruidoso volleyball stumbles in district opener against NMMI” by Ruidoso News · first seen Oct 23, 4:53 PM MDT