Los Alamos, NM — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Los Alamos County, east central Sandoval County, and northwestern Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico, in effect until 5:45 PM MDT.

What is happening:

At 5:25 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm sat 6 miles west of Los Alamos, pushing northeast at 25 miles per hour. The town of Los Alamos is directly in the storm's track.

Local impacts:

The storm is capable of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Forecasters say to expect hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees as the cell moves through.

What to do:

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

- This storm can produce damaging winds and large hail with little warning.

- Avoid driving through the warned area — pull over and wait it out if you are caught on the road.

- Secure patio furniture and anything else the wind can turn into a projectile.

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