UPDATE — Friday, October 23, 3:21 PM CT: The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports the storm is now 10 miles south of Cuba, moving northeast at 35 mph with golf-ball-size hail and 60 mph gusts. Fenton Lake State Park is in the storm's path, along with Highway 550 between mile markers 46 and 61. The warning remains in effect through 4:00 PM MDT.

Cuba, New Mexico — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Rio Arriba County and northeastern Sandoval County in north central New Mexico, in effect until 4:00 PM MDT.

What is happening: At 3:16 PM MDT, radar showed a severe thunderstorm 11 miles south of Cuba, moving northeast at 35 miles per hour. The warning covers the area around Cuba and surrounding rural communities and stays in effect until 4:00 PM MDT.

Local impacts: This storm is capable of producing ping pong ball size hail and 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts. The Weather Service says people and animals caught outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

What to do:

- Seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows.

- If you are driving, pull over safely away from trees and wait out the storm.

- Keep pets indoors and bring in any loose outdoor items.

- After the storm passes, watch for downed branches and damaged power lines and stay clear of them.

Source: National Weather Service, Albuquerque, October 23, 2026.