Valencia County, NM

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:03 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:15 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM

At 303 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles northwest of Bernardo, or 19 miles west of Belen, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro and West Central Valencia Counties.

What to Do

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


Areas Impacted

  • Socorro, NM
  • Valencia, NM

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From the Forecaster

Locally Heavy Rain Tue - Wed Evening

Created by the NWS Albuquerque WFO

A strong surge of monsoon moisture will develop Tuesday through at least Wednesday evening with widespread showers and thunderstorms, some with locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Graphic shows the heaviest rain over east central and southeast areas, including Ruidoso.

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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