Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nakaibito and Tohatchi in McKinley County

Source: NOAA · Northwestern McKinley County, New Mexico

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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.

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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.
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