Official alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dona Ana, NM; Otero, NM.

Expires: Oct 25, 2026 at 12:45 AM UTC.

SVREPZ

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Otero County in south central New Mexico...
Eastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

  • Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 552 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
White Sands National Park, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
White Sands National Park, Holloman Air Force Base, and Lake
Lucero.

This includes Highway 70 in New Mexico between mile markers 191 and
201.

NWS instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.