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NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 1:35PM MDT until October 26 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Official alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM.
Expires: Oct 26, 2026 at 08:15 PM UTC.
At 135 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of
Elk, or 26 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Southern Lincoln and West Central Chaves
Counties.
NWS instructions: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.
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