Rio Arriba County, NM — A severe thunderstorm is pushing toward the Navajo Dam area, and the National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Rio Arriba County through 3:45 PM MDT.

What is happening: At 3:03 PM MDT, the storm was about 13 miles southeast of Navajo Dam, moving northeast at 30 mph. Forecasters are watching it on radar.

Local impacts: Expect 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail that size can damage vehicles, and the wind is strong enough to damage roofs, siding, and trees.

What to do:

- Head inside a sturdy building and stay away from windows.

- Move vehicles under cover if you can do it safely.

- Stay off the roads in the warned area until the storm moves through.

Source: National Weather Service, Albuquerque, NM. Issued October 21, 2026.