Sierra County, New Mexico, Saturday, October 24, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 5:55PM MDT until October 24 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... North central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 555 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Engle, moving north at 45 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... Cutter.

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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 24 at 5:36PM MDT until October 24 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... South central Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Northeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 535 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast of Radium Springs, 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... Portions of Jornada Experimental Range.

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

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:13PM MDT until October 23 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Sierra County in south central New Mexico... Eastern Grant County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 915 PM MDT. * At 713 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 6:10PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM 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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 6:00PM MDT until October 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM”

At 600 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Cutter, 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... 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 5:50PM 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.

“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.