Silver City, NM — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Grant County, in effect until 10:30 PM MDT.

## What is happening:

At 9:57 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm sat near Gila, tracking northeast at 30 miles per hour. Radar shows the storm is producing 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Communities in its path include Riverside, Gila, the Mogollon Box Day Use Area, and portions of the Gila Wilderness.

## Local impacts:

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Wind gusts can damage roofs, siding, and trees. Blowing debris can be dangerous for anyone caught outdoors.

## What to do:

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

- Stay away from windows until the storm passes.

- If you are outdoors in the Gila Wilderness, get to shelter — do not wait under trees.

*Source: National Weather Service, El Paso/Santa Teresa, October 22, 2026.*