Severe Thunderstorm Warning for San Juan County Through 10:30 AM MDT

San Juan County, NM — A severe thunderstorm pushing north through central San Juan County has prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Warning from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, in effect until 10:30 AM MDT Saturday.

What is happening:

At 9:45 AM MDT, radar tracked the storm about 8 miles east of Burnham and roughly 32 miles south of Farmington, moving north at 40 mph. The warning covers central San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico, including Farmington, Kirtland, Ojo Amarillo, Upper Fruitland, and Fruitland.

Local impacts:

The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size. Hail of that size can damage vehicles, and the winds can damage roofs, siding, and trees.

What to do:

- Move inside a well-built structure now and stay away from windows.

- Avoid driving through the storm; hail and strong winds can make travel dangerous.

- Report severe weather to the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque at 505-224-9007.

Source: National Weather Service Albuquerque, October 24, 2026.