Catron County, NM — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Catron County through 9:00 PM Central.

**What is happening:** At 7:08 PM Mountain time, radar showed a severe thunderstorm about 10 miles north of Old Horse Springs, roughly 23 miles west of Datil, charging northeast at 45 mph. The storm threatens Pietown and Highway 60 between mile markers 46 and 69.

**Local impacts:** Wind gusts to 60 mph and half-dollar-size hail are on the table. Hail this large can destroy vehicle glass and dent body panels; the gusts can tear at roofs, siding and trees. Frequent lightning is coming down with this storm as well.

**What to do:**

- Get inside a well-built structure and stay clear of windows.

- Treat any thunder you hear as a strike risk — stay indoors.

- Call in severe weather reports to local law enforcement.

*Source: National Weather Service Albuquerque, October 22.*

**UPDATE — Thursday, October 22, 8:36 PM CT:** The storm was 7 miles south of Pietown, about 16 miles west of Datil, moving northeast at 30 mph with half-dollar-size hail and 60 mph gusts. Pietown and Highway 60 between mile markers 47 and 69 are in its path.