Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Lincoln and Central Chaves Counties, NM
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 5:15 PM MDT for southeastern Lincoln County and central Chaves County in New Mexico.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southeastern New Mexico
- Issued
- September 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Albuquerque NM. The alert is effective from September 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM MDT until September 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico and Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico. Locations impacted include mainly rural areas of these counties. At 4:35 PM MDT, the storm was located 16 miles east of Tinnie, or 24 miles west of Roswell.
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
The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Torrential rainfall is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 4:35 PM MDT to 5:15 PM MDT on September 25, 2026. The storm is moving east at 20 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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