Alma, NM —

**What is happening:** The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Catron County in west-central New Mexico, in effect until 6:30 PM Mountain time tonight. At 5:43 PM, radar tracked a severe thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Alma, about 32 miles southwest of Reserve, racing northeast at 50 mph.

**Local impacts:** 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Expect hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Mogollon, Alma, Glenwood, and Pleasanton are in the path. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for west-central New Mexico until 9:00 PM tonight.

**What to do:**

- Get inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

- Hail piling up on mountain roads can turn slick fast — slow down or pull over.

- Stay weather-aware while the tornado watch is in effect.

*Source: National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM. Issued October 22, 2026.*