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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:50PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM 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 south central New Mexico.

“Tornado Warning issued October 23 at 5:36PM MDT until October 23 at 6:00PM 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 Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 536 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Spaceport America, moving northeast at 25 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... Cutter and Spaceport America around 540 PM MDT.

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 5:35PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 535 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of Cutter, moving northeast 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... Upham, Cutter, and Spaceport America.

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

“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... North central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 527 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of Engle, moving north 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... Rock House and Elephant Butte Lake.

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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:25PM MDT until October 23 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... Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 525 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Upham, moving northeast 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... Upham, Cutter, and Spaceport America.

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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 5:16PM MDT until October 23 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 516 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of Arrey, moving northeast at 30 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... Arrey, Derry, and Caballo Lake.

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.

“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 5:01PM MDT until October 23 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 501 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arrey, 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... Arrey, Derry, Garfield, and Caballo Lake.

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.

“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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:44PM MDT until October 23 at 7:45PM 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... Southwestern Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Eastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 444 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... Lake Valley.

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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of 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 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 4:41PM 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... South central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 530 PM MDT. * At 440 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Derry, moving northeast at 30 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... Arrey, Salem, Derry, Lake Valley, Garfield, and Caballo Lake. This includes Interstate 25 in New Mexico between mile markers 42 and 61.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:28PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 427 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of Lake Valley, moving northeast at 35 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... 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.

“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.

“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.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:14AM MDT until October 23 at 3:15AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Northeastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 315 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1214 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Lorenzo, Hurley, Sherman, Cobre, Bayard, San Juan, Mimbres, Hanover, Kingston, North Hurley, Shingle Canyon, Allie Canyon and Bear Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 6:27PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 627 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Emory Pass, 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... San Lorenzo, Emory Pass, Kingston, Noonday Canyon, Gallinas Canyon, and Iron Creek Campground.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 6:10PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM 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 Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... West central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 610 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near San Lorenzo, 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... San Lorenzo, Sherman, Emory Pass, San Juan, Mimbres, Kingston, Shingle Canyon, Georgetown, Noonday Canyon, Gallinas Canyon, and Iron Creek Campground.

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.