Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harding and Union Counties, NM

Source: NOAA · Northeastern New Mexico

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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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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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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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