Truth or Consequences, NM — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Sierra County in south central New Mexico, in effect until 6:15 PM MDT.

What is happening:

At 5:25 PM MDT, radar picked up a severe thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Upham, moving northeast at 30 miles per hour. Upham, Cutter, and Spaceport America are in the storm's path.

Local impacts:

The storm is dropping ping pong ball size hail with 60 mph wind gusts. The Weather Service says anyone outdoors risks injury, and the hail will damage roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles while the winds batter roofs and trees.

What to do:

- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a solid building.

- Stay away from windows and exterior walls during the worst of the storm.

- Workers and visitors at Spaceport America should follow facility severe-weather procedures and shelter in place.

- Do not resume outdoor activity until the warning expires — additional storms are possible this evening.

Source: National Weather Service in El Paso, October 23, 2026. Reported by TNW News.