Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Grant County, New Mexico?

Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 4:56 PM MDT for south central Grant County. It runs until 5:45 PM MDT.

What is the storm expected to bring near Gage, NM?

The National Weather Service says the storm can produce two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. At 4:56 PM MDT it was 10 miles west of Gage, moving east at 25 mph.

Is a tornado possible with this warning?

The warning says a tornado is possible and tells people to stay alert. If you see one, go at once into a basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gage, Grant and Luna counties, NM: Oct 19, 2026

Key facts

Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning (severe)
Issued by: National Weather Service, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Areas: Luna, NM
Places: Gage
In effect: until 5:45 PM MDT, Oct 19, 2026
Damage threat: Considerable
Detection: Possible

The red outline is the area the National Weather Service put under the severe thunderstorm warning. Source: NWS alert polygon. Not to scale with roads.

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What the National Weather Service says

“Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 5:29 PM MDT Oct 19, 2026 · official alert

“HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 5:29 PM MDT Oct 19, 2026 · official alert

“For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, 5:29 PM MDT Oct 19, 2026 · official alert

What to do

Move indoors now. Go to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows. The National Weather Service says people and animals outdoors will be injured by hail of this size.

Stay alert for a possible tornado. If you spot one, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

If you are driving on Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 48 and 72, the warning covers that stretch. Follow the instructions of local officials and the National Weather Service.

Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Keep vehicles and people sheltered until the warning ends.

Context

Federal flood-insurance records show 11 claims in Grant County between 1983 and 2021 and 4 claims in Luna County between 1999 and 2017. These counts cover only insured homes and businesses in the National Flood Insurance Program, so they understate total storm damage.

Both counties were included in a FEMA disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding on August 30, 2006. Luna County also had one on September 30, 2013.

Updates

5:45 PM MDT The severe thunderstorm warning expired at 5:45 PM MDT.
5:29 PM MDT The National Weather Service updated the severe thunderstorm warning; it remains in effect until 5:45 PM MDT.
4:56 PM MDT NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued the severe thunderstorm warning until 5:45 PM MDT.

History here

Grant County: 11 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1983, most recent 2021.

Grant County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding

Luna County: 4 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1999, most recent 2017.

Luna County: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4148 (2013): severe storms and flooding
DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding

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Questions

Is there a severe thunderstorm warning in Grant County, New Mexico?: Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 4:56 PM MDT for south central Grant County. It runs until 5:45 PM MDT.
What is the storm expected to bring near Gage, NM?: The National Weather Service says the storm can produce two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. At 4:56 PM MDT it was 10 miles west of Gage, moving east at 25 mph.
Is a tornado possible with this warning?: The warning says a tornado is possible and tells people to stay alert. If you see one, go at once into a basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

Sources

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