Laguna Pueblo, NM — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Sandoval County, northeastern Cibola County, and east central McKinley County in west central New Mexico, in effect until 3:30 PM MDT.

What is happening:

At 2:41 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Cebolletita, about 16 miles northwest of Laguna Pueblo, moving northeast at 15 mph. The warning covers southwestern Sandoval County, northeastern Cibola County, and east central McKinley County through 3:30 PM MDT.

Local impacts:

The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, and damaging winds could tear roofing and siding and knock down trees and branches. Locations in the path include Marquez, Cebolletita, Cubero, San Fidel, Skyline-Ganipa, Seboyeta, Bibo, and Encinal, plus Interstate 40 between mile markers 99 and 106.

What to do:

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

Do not drive through flooded roadways or try to outrun the storm.

Stay off open water and keep away from tall, isolated trees during lightning.

Source: National Weather Service in Albuquerque, October 23, 2026.