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

Expires: Oct 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM UTC.

At 502 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest
of McGregor Range Base, moving north at 35 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...
Orogrande.

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.