Severe Storms and Flooding Threaten New Mexico
Severe thunderstorms are threatening New Mexico, with a watch covering much of the state and risks including damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes. Warnings were issued for a storm near Albuquerque and a tornado-capable storm in Grant and Luna Counties; people in warning areas should seek shelter. · 8 sources across the spectrum on IJR News. Severe storms are threatening much of New Mexico, with a thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. Risks include large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes. Separate warnings cover a storm capable of producing a tornado in Grant and Luna counties, severe thunderstorms near Albuquerque, where quarter-size hail and 60 mph gusts are possible. Forecasters also warned of localized flash flooding, particularly in eastern New Mexico where some areas could receive 1–3 inches of rain or more through Sunday. Residents have been urged to monitor alerts, take shelter when warnings are issued, avoid floodwaters and move to higher ground if flooding threatens.
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Severe storms threatened much of New Mexico Friday, with a thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. and risks including large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes. Separate warning... [726 symbols]
