Official alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Socorro, NM; Valencia, NM.

Expires: Oct 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM UTC.

At 408 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northwest
of Bernardo, or 19 miles southwest of Belen, moving northeast at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Belen, Jarales, Los Trujillos-Gabaldon and Rio Communities.

This includes Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 186 and 195.

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.