Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sandoval County Through 3:30 PM MDT

Sandoval County, NM — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico, in effect until 3:30 PM MDT.

What is happening:

At 3:04 PM MDT, radar tracked a severe thunderstorm 9 miles east of Torreon Navajo Mission — about 16 miles south of Cuba — moving northeast at 35 mph. The warning covers mainly rural areas of central Sandoval County, including Highway 550 between mile markers 41 and 56.

Local impacts:

This storm is packing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail can damage vehicles, and the wind can damage roofs, siding, and trees.

What to do:

- Get inside a well-built structure right away.

- Stay away from windows until the storm passes.

- If you are driving on Highway 550, pull off the road in a safe spot and wait it out.

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