Severe Thunderstorm Warning for White Oaks, Lincoln County NM
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NWS Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Lincoln County until 2:30 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Lincoln County, New Mexico
- Issued
- September 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM. The alert is effective from September 17 at 1:44 PM MDT until September 17 at 2:30 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers central Lincoln County in central New Mexico, including White Oaks and Jicarilla. The storm was located over White Oaks, or 10 miles northeast of Carrizozo.
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
At 1:44 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over White Oaks moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 17 at 1:44 PM MDT until September 17 at 2:30 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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