Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 6:58PM MDT until April 26 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 5:58pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 658 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 16 miles southeast of Elkins, or 35 miles east of
Roswell, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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