Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Colfax County, New Mexico
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 16 at 2:07PM MDT until August 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 587 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO COLFAX UNION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAPULIN, CLAYTON, DES MOINES, RATON, AND SUGARITE.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Albuquerque NM
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Colfax County, New Mexico?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Colfax County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Union County.