Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 6:46PM MDT until April 26 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 5:46pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORABQ
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* Until 730 PM MDT.
* At 646 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 14 miles south of
Elkins, or 32 miles east of Roswell, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Public reported tornado on the ground.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught
without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or
destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will
occur. Tree damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Chaves County.
This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 182 and 199.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home,
or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the
National Weather Service office in Albuquerque NM.
Area Description:
Chaves, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM