Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lincoln, Socorro, Torrance Counties Urged to Shelter
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Lincoln, Socorro, and Torrance Counties until 7:30 PM MDT tonight, with 60 mph wind gusts expected. Residents should seek immediate shelter.
Residents in northwestern Lincoln County, northeastern Socorro County, and southwestern Torrance County are advised to seek immediate shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
The warning is effective until 7:30 PM MDT tonight, October 11, 2026. At 7:00 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were identified along a line from 9 miles northwest of Bingham to 8 miles northwest of White Oaks, moving north at 40 mph.
These storms are capable of producing damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph. Expected impacts include damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The affected areas include Claunch, Gran Quivira, Ancho, Bingham, Jicarilla, and White Oaks. This also includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 19 and 37.
The National Weather Service strongly urges individuals to seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows until the warning expires.
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