Alamogordo, New Mexico — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico, in effect until 6:45 PM MDT.

What is happening: At 6:06 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was over Alamogordo, moving northeast at 35 mph. The storm is dropping half-dollar-size hail with 60 mph wind gusts.

Local impacts: Hail can damage vehicles. The wind can damage roofs, siding, and trees. Communities in the way include Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Alamogordo, White Sands National Park, Holloman Air Force Base, La Luz, High Rolls, Bent, and Mountain Park.

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 driving, pull off the road and wait — hail and gusts can break windows.

Source: National Weather Service El Paso / Santa Teresa, October 23, 2026.