Key facts
- Alert
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Albuquerque NM
- Areas
- Chaves, NM
- In effect
- until 5:30 PM MDT, Oct 26, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
What the National Weather Service says
“Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 4:52 PM MDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
“This storm is capable of producing dangerous hail and damaging winds.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 4:52 PM MDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
“People and animals outdoors will be injured.”
NWS Albuquerque NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 4:52 PM MDT Oct 26, 2026 · official alert
What to do
If you are outdoors in the warned area, move inside a well-built building now. Stay away from windows until the storm passes.
Bring pets and animals indoors if you can do so safely. Hail and strong wind can injure people and animals outside.
If you are driving, pull over only where it is safe, or find covered shelter. Do not stay in a vehicle exposed to hail if a building is nearby.
Check the National Weather Service for updates, and follow local officials. Warnings can be extended or cancelled.
Context
The National Weather Service describes the damage threat from this storm as considerable. It says to expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. The storm was moving south at 5 mph and was over mainly rural areas.
FEMA records show 132 flood insurance claims in Chaves County from 1978 to 2025. These count only homes with flood insurance, so they do not measure all storm damage. FEMA also declared disasters for severe storms and flooding in the county in November 2024 and October 2013.
Updates
- The severe thunderstorm warning is no longer in effect.
- NWS Albuquerque NM issued the severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 PM MDT.
History here
Chaves County: 132 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2025.
Chaves County: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Chaves County, New Mexico?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for west central Chaves County until 5:30 PM MDT.
- How big is the hail in the Chaves County storm?
- The National Weather Service says radar indicates golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The storm was 13 miles northeast of Dunken at 4:52 PM MDT.
- What should I do during a severe thunderstorm warning?
- The National Weather Service says anyone outdoors should move inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. The storm can produce dangerous hail and damaging winds.
Sources
- NWS Albuquerque NM: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Oct 26, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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