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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 5:56PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 556 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of New Laguna, or 9 miles southwest of Laguna Pueblo, 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... Laguna Pueblo, Cebolletita, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, Marquez, Skyline-Ganipa, Acoma Pueblo, Bibo and Paguate. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 100 and 117.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Accumulations of small hail on roads can create very slick and hazardous driving conditions. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:07PM MDT until October 22 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Southeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 1100 PM MDT. * At 507 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 4:37PM MDT until October 22 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 437 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Marquez, or 13 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 4:36PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. A high risk of flash flooding continues. 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... Grants, Milan and San Rafael in Cibola County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 70 and 88.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 4:26PM MDT until October 22 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 830 PM MDT. * At 426 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 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... Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Vanderwagen, Black Rock, Church Rock, Rock Springs, Yah-Ta-Hey, Red Rock State Park, Chi Chil Tah and Allison. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 13 and 34 and New Mexico State Route 602.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of normally dry arroyos and streambeds, low water crossings, intersections and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low lying areas.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 4:20PM MDT until October 22 at 4:30PM 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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 4:09PM MDT until October 22 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Bernalillo County in central New Mexico... South Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 500 PM MDT. * At 409 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cubero, or 7 miles west of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast 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... Laguna Pueblo, Cebolletita, Marquez, Mesita, New Laguna, Cubero, Skyline-Ganipa, Seboyeta, Bibo and Paguate. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 102 and 115.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 3:44PM MDT until October 22 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 430 PM MDT. * At 344 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Church Rock, or 8 miles northeast of Gallup, moving northeast 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... Northeastern Gallup, Standing Rock, Brimhall Nizhoni, Church Rock, Pinedale, Coyote Canyon and Red Rock. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 26 and 33.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 3:26PM MDT until October 22 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 326 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Gallup, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Two inch 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... Gallup, Church Rock, Yah-Ta-Hey, Rock Springs, Fort Wingate, Red Rock State Park, Allison, Gamerco and Mentmore. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 10 and 41.

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 2:57PM MDT until October 22 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 345 PM MDT. * At 257 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles south of Manuelito, or 14 miles northwest of Zuni Pueblo, moving northeast at 40 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... Gallup, Vanderwagen, Rock Springs, Yah-Ta-Hey, Church Rock, Manuelito, Fort Wingate, Red Rock State Park and Allison. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 1 and 41.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Tornado Warning issued October 22 at 2:52PM MDT until October 22 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 252 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Marquez, or 20 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 40 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. Locations impacted include... Marquez.

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 22 at 2:39PM MDT until October 22 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

TORABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 315 PM MDT. * At 239 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cebolletita, or 12 miles north of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. * Locations impacted include... Marquez, Cebolletita, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal.

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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 22 at 2:24PM MDT until October 22 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 224 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of Cebolletita, or 13 miles northwest of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Cubero, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate and Encinal. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 103 and 105.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 2:12PM MDT until October 22 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 245 PM MDT. * At 212 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near San Fidel, or 13 miles northwest of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast 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... Marquez, Cebolletita, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, Seboyeta, Bibo, Paguate, Encinal and Seama. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 97 and 105.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT Thursday for a portion of west central New Mexico.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 2:05PM MDT until October 22 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 205 PM MDT, Although rainfall has temporarily moved out of the area, doppler radar indicates earlier rainfall totals of up to 2 inches since yesterday. This will continue to keep a high risk of excessive runoff and flash flooding over the warned area. 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... Prewitt. This includes the following streams and drainages... Sawyer Creek, Milpitas, Caada, Marcelina, Caada and San Jose, Rio.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 1:23PM MDT until October 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 730 PM MDT Thursday. * At 123 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen in the past hour with earlier rainfall amounts from yesterday exceeding 1-inch. This has led to saturated soils, and additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 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... Grants, Milan and San Rafael in Cibola County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 70 and 88.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:26PM MDT until October 22 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 330 PM MDT. * At 1226 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen in the past hour with more than an inch that fell yesterday, leading to saturated soils. 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... Prewitt. This includes the following streams and drainages... Sawyer Creek, Milpitas, Caada, Marcelina, Caada and San Jose, Rio.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 7:11PM MDT until October 21 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 711 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 22 miles south of Pueblo Pintado, or 36 miles east of Crownpoint, 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 McKinley County.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 6:03PM MDT until October 21 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 603 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Prewitt to 18 miles north of San Mateo, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of East Central McKinley County. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 67 and 68.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 5:52PM MDT until October 21 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 552 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of San Mateo, or 23 miles north of Grants, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include... San Mateo. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 67 and 71.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 5:35PM MDT until October 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 535 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen around Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 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... Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 5:29PM MDT until October 21 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... East Central McKinley County in west central New Mexico... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 529 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 20 miles north of San Mateo to 11 miles north of Milan, moving northeast at 20 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... San Mateo. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 67 and 71.

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds. Heavy rains from severe thunderstorms can produce sudden and dangerous flows in arroyos, ditches and over low water crossings. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.