Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Hidalgo County, New Mexico
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 4 at 7:32PM MDT until August 4 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
SVREPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 732 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles north of Alamo Hueco, moving west at 10 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... Hachita Valley, Playas Valley, and Big Hatchet Refuge.
Effective August 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Hidalgo County, New Mexico?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
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