Otero County, New Mexico — A severe thunderstorm is moving north across southwestern Otero County tonight, bringing damaging wind and hail with it.

What is happening:

The National Weather Service in El Paso issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Otero County until 10:45 PM MST. At 10:02 PM, radar showed the storm about 8 miles east of Orogrande, moving north at 35 miles per hour. The Otero Mesa is in the storm's path.

Local impacts:

Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and quarter-size hail are expected. Hail that size can damage vehicles. Wind that strong can damage roofs and siding and bring down tree limbs.

What to do:

Move inside to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Stay away from windows. If you are driving, pull off the road and wait out the storm. Never drive through flooded roads.

Source: National Weather Service, El Paso, November 13, 2026.