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

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:23PM MDT until October 23 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. However, 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 north central New Mexico.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:08PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 408 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northwest of Bernardo, or 19 miles southwest of Belen, 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... Belen, Jarales, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon and Rio Communities. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 186 and 195.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:00PM MDT until October 23 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

At 400 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles west of Los Lunas, 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... Albuquerque, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, South Valley, North Valley and Tohajiilee. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 132 and 162. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 222 and 228.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:56PM MDT until October 23 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

SVRABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico... Southwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... * Until 445 PM MDT. * At 356 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles northwest of San Acacia, or 26 miles southwest of Belen, 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... Belen, Veguita, Jarales, Casa Colorada, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon, Rio Communities, Sabinal and Abeytas. This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 179 and 195.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 3:47PM MDT until October 23 at 4:30PM 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... Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... South Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico... East Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * Until 430 PM MDT. * At 347 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 18 miles southeast of Mesita, or 20 miles west of Los Lunas, 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... Albuquerque, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, South Valley, North Valley and Tohajiilee. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 125 and 162. Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 222 and 228.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:41PM MDT until October 24 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...Flooding caused from excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... Northeastern Cibola County in west central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 130 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 PM MDT, emergency management reported river flooding in Laguna due to strong runoff into the Rio San Jose. Flooding is already occurring. - Flooding is occurring along the Rio San Jose, reported just outside Laguna Pueblo along I-40. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grants, Laguna Pueblo, New Laguna, Cubero, Mesita, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys, Paraje and Seama. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flood Warning issued October 23 at 12:12AM MDT until October 23 at 6:15AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Bernalillo County in central New Mexico... Northwestern Valencia County in central New Mexico... 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... * WHEN...Until 615 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1207 AM MDT, very heavy rain that fell over the region Thursday evening will allow high flows to persist in area arroyos, creeks, and streams with large areas of standing water and lowland flooding likely. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 4 inches across the region with more localized heavy rainfall expected overnight. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Laguna Pueblo, Marquez, Cebolletita, Mesita, New Laguna, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, McCartys and Acoma Pueblo. Tributaries leading into the Rio San Jose and Rio Puerco will also be impacted. - 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.