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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Expires for Lea (NM), Andrews (TX), Gaines (TX)
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Expires for Lea (NM), Andrews (TX), Gaines (TX)

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lea (NM), Andrews (TX), and Gaines (TX) has expired as of 11:00 PM CDT, September 29, 2026, with the storm no longer posing an immediate threat, though heavy rain is still possible.

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09/29/2026 · Lea County edition

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Lea County, New Mexico, and Andrews and Gaines Counties in Texas, has expired as of 11:00 PM CDT on September 29, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Midland/Odessa, Texas, reported at 10:50 PM CDT that the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits. This means it no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.

While the severe threat has passed, the NWS advises that heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. Residents in the affected areas should remain aware of potential localized flooding due to rainfall.

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