New Mexico Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 17:12

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:12PM MDT until July 18 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 612 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lovington, moving northwest 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... Lovington.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Lea, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX