Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Colfax and Mora Counties, NM
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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Colfax County and north central Mora County until 5:00 PM MDT on August 4.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern New Mexico
- Issued
- August 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM. The alert is effective from August 4 at 3:58 PM MDT until August 4 at 5:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Colfax County and north central Mora County in northeastern New Mexico. Locations impacted include Ocate and Rayado.
What You Should Do
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Expected Conditions
At 3:58 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of Ocate, or 25 miles west of Springer, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazards include golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:58 PM MDT until 5:00 PM MDT on August 4, 2026.
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