Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dona Ana and Luna Counties, NM
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NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Luna County and southwestern Dona Ana County until 7:45 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Dona Ana and Luna Counties, NM
- Issued
- August 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx Santa Teresa NM
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVW) has been issued by the National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. The alert is effective from August 1 at 6:59 PM MDT until August 1 at 7:45 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers east central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico and southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico, including Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 108 and 119.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 6:59 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles southeast of Akela, moving south at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Radar indicated.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 6:59 PM MDT to 7:45 PM MDT on August 1, 2026. Impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The storm will remain over mainly rural areas.
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