Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Catron County, NM

Source: NOAA · Southwestern Catron County, New Mexico

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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Catron County until 4:15 PM MDT on August 3.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southwestern Catron County, New Mexico
Issued
August 3, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Albuquerque NM

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM. The alert is effective from August 3 at 3:31 PM MDT until August 3 at 4:15 PM MDT.

Affected Areas

Southwestern Catron County in west central New Mexico, including Pleasanton and Glenwood.

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 3:31 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pleasanton, or 32 miles south of Reserve, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from August 3 at 3:31 PM MDT until August 3 at 4:15 PM MDT.

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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Catron County until 4:15 PM MDT on August 3.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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