Luna County, New Mexico, Friday, October 23, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:28PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 528 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southwest of Nutt, moving north at 30 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 damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Nutt, Uvas Valley, Cookes Peak, and Macho Springs.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:11PM MDT until October 23 at 5:15PM 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. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for south central and southwestern New Mexico. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for northwest Dona Ana County until 545 PM.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:56PM MDT until October 23 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 455 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of Nutt, moving north at 50 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect wind and hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Locations impacted include... Uvas Valley and Magdalena Peak.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:54PM MDT until October 23 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 530 PM MDT. * At 454 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southwest of Akela, moving north at 40 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 damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Akela, Rock Hound State Park, Deming Ranchettes, and Spring Canyon State Park. This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 89 and 106.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:44PM MDT until October 23 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Northeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... West central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 515 PM MDT. * At 444 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of Akela, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Uvas Valley and Magdalena Peak.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:35PM MDT until October 23 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 515 PM MDT. * At 435 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of Columbus, 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 damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Columbus.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:35PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:27PM MDT until October 23 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... East central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... Western Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 500 PM MDT. * At 426 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southeast of Akela, moving north 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... Akela and Deming Ranchettes. This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 98 and 114.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:21PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 421 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake Valley, moving northeast 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... Arrey, Lake Valley, Derry, and Lower Animas Creek.

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:18PM MDT until October 23 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... North Central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 715 PM MDT. * At 418 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Faywood, Sherman and Butterfield Trail Estates.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:12PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 445 PM MDT. * At 411 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Columbus, 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... Columbus.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:09PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... Southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 445 PM MDT. * At 409 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles south of Akela, 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... Deming Ranchettes.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:07PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... Southwestern Sierra County in south central New Mexico... North central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 445 PM MDT. * At 407 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Lake Valley, 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... Arrey, Lake Valley, Derry, and Lower Animas Creek. This includes Interstate 25 in New Mexico near mile marker 52.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 23 at 4:02PM MDT until October 23 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 402 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Faywood, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 eastern Grant and north central Luna Counties.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:51PM MDT until October 23 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 415 PM MDT. * At 351 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of Columbus, moving north at 20 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. * This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Luna County.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Tornado Warning issued October 23 at 3:46PM MDT until October 23 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

TOREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... North central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 415 PM MDT. * At 346 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southwest of Faywood, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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 dangerous storm will be near... Faywood around 350 PM MDT. Sherman around 400 PM MDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gallinas Canyon and City Of Rocks State Park.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:36PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 336 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles north of Butterfield Trail Estates, moving northeast at 30 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... Faywood, Sherman, San Juan, Butterfield Trail Estates, Gallinas Canyon, and City Of Rocks State Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:29PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... Southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 400 PM MDT. * At 329 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southeast of Columbus, moving north at 35 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 damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Luna and southwestern Dona Ana Counties.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:28PM MDT until October 23 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... Northwestern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 630 PM MDT. * At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gage.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:20PM MDT until October 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... Northwestern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 400 PM MDT. * At 320 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of Butterfield Trail Estates, 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... Faywood, San Lorenzo, Sherman, San Juan, Mimbres, Butterfield Trail Estates, Noonday Canyon, Gallinas Canyon, and City Of Rocks State Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 7:23PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southwestern New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 7:03PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 703 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of Butterfield Trail Estates, moving north at 40 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... Butterfield Trail Estates and Cookes Peak.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 6:51PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM 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 Luna County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 651 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of Deming, moving north at 30 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... Butterfield Trail Estates and Cookes Peak. This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 67 and 80.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.