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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 2:44PM MDT until September 19 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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09/19/2026 · Rio Rancho edition
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**Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 2:44PM MDT until September 19 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM**

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 330 PM MDT.

* At 244 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Torreon Navajo Mission, or 14 miles southwest of Cuba, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Cuba.

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 54 and 71.

**What You Should Do:**

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Severe

- **Urgency:** Immediate

- **Issued by:** NWS Albuquerque NM

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 2:44 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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