Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Colfax and Eastern Mora Counties, NM
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NOAA issued it on August 4, 2026, 2 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 6:00 PM MDT August 4 for southern Colfax County and eastern Mora County in northeastern New Mexico, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern New Mexico
- Issued
- August 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The alert was sent at 4:56 PM MDT on August 4, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
Southern Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico and eastern Mora County in northeastern New Mexico. Locations impacted include Wagon Mound and Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 380 and 402.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not attempt to drive through areas where water covers the roadway.
Expected Conditions
At 4:56 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northwest of Wagon Mound, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 4:56 PM MDT until 6:00 PM MDT on August 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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