Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Rio Arriba County
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Central Rio Arriba County until 2:15 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Albuquerque NM. The alert is effective from September 14 at 1:49 PM MDT until September 14 at 2:15 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico, mainly rural areas. The storm was located 12 miles south of Heron Lake State Park or 29 miles southwest of Tierra Amarilla at the time of issuance.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size (1.00 inch) hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:49 PM MDT to 2:15 PM MDT on September 14, 2026. The storm was moving east at 20 mph.
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