**Lordsburg, N.M. —** A severe thunderstorm is moving through southwestern New Mexico this evening, and the National Weather Service has put parts of Grant and Hidalgo Counties under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through 6:45 PM Central time.

**What is happening:**

The National Weather Service in El Paso issued the warning at 4:53 PM Mountain time for southern Grant County and central Hidalgo County. As of 4:52 PM, radar showed a severe thunderstorm about five miles northwest of Windmill, drifting east at 15 miles per hour. The communities of Playas and Windmill are in the storm's path.

**Local impacts:**

The storm is producing 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts and hail up to quarter size. Hail that size can dent vehicles, and those winds can tear at roofs, siding and trees.

**What to do:**

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

- Stay away from windows until the storm passes.

- If you are driving, pull off the road and park clear of trees until the storm moves through.

*Source: National Weather Service in El Paso/Santa Teresa, October 20, 2026.*