# Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Luna County Through 7:30 PM

**Luna County, NM —** A severe thunderstorm is pushing through Luna County this evening, bringing damaging winds and quarter-size hail. The warning runs through 7:30 PM Mountain time.

## What is happening:

At 7:00 PM Mountain time, the thunderstorm was about 9 miles north of Hermanas and moving east at 30 miles per hour. The National Weather Service warns of 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Locations in the path include Waterloo.

## Local impacts:

- Quarter-size hail — expect damage to vehicles.

- 60 mph wind gusts — expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

- Frequent lightning with this storm.

## What to do:

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

- Stay away from windows until the storm passes.

- If driving, pull off the road in a safe spot — hail and strong gusts can break glass and push vehicles.

- If you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately.

*Source: National Weather Service, El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM, October 19, 2026.*