Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Eddy County - Seek Shelter Immediately
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for north central Eddy County, NM, until 7:00 PM MDT, with potential for 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail; residents should seek immediate shelter.
Residents in north central Eddy County, New Mexico, should seek shelter immediately due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa, TX. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM MDT today, September 29, 2026.
At 6:13 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles southeast of Artesia, moving north at 25 mph. This storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The storm is expected to remain over mainly rural areas of north central Eddy County.
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Remain alert for a possible tornado; tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.
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