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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 4:52PM MDT until October 26

Affecting Chaves, NM

In effect until: Oct 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

Chaves, NM

Confirmed in Chaves, NM; expires 11:30 PM.

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds.

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At 452 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northeast
of Dunken, or 41 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving south at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Golf 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...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Chaves County.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 26 at 4:52PM MDT until October 26

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