Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nakaibito and Tohatchi in McKinley County
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northwestern McKinley County until 3:15 PM MDT with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern McKinley County, New Mexico
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Albuquerque NM. Effective from 2:45 PM MDT to 3:15 PM MDT on September 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
Northwestern McKinley County in west central New Mexico. Locations impacted include Nakaibito and Tohatchi. The storm was located 8 miles northeast of Tse Bonito or 21 miles northwest of Gallup.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Torrential rainfall is occurring.
Timeline
Alert effective September 14 at 2:45 PM MDT until September 14 at 3:15 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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