Cimarron, NM — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Colfax County and north central Mora County in northeastern New Mexico, in effect until 3:15 PM MDT.

What is happening:

At 2:34 PM MDT, radar picked up a severe thunderstorm near Ocate, about 16 miles northeast of Mora, moving northeast at 45 mph. The warning covers southwestern Colfax County and north central Mora County through 3:15 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 Cimarron, Philmont Scout Ranch, Ocate, Rayado, and Miami, plus Highway 64 between mile markers 301 and 315.

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.