Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harding and Union Counties, NM
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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Harding County and southeastern Union County in New Mexico until 5:00 PM MDT on August 25, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern New Mexico
- Issued
- August 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The alert is effective from August 25, 2026, at 4:15 PM MDT until August 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT. The alert type is Severe Thunderstorm Warning with severity rated Severe, urgency Immediate, and certainty Observed.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northeastern Harding County and Southeastern Union County in northeastern New Mexico. Locations impacted include Amistad, Hayden, Sedan, Bueyeros, and Rosebud.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.
Expected Conditions
At 4:15 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 8 miles northeast of Sedan to 10 miles southeast of Bueyeros, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:15 PM MDT to 5:00 PM MDT on August 25, 2026.
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