Official alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chaves, NM.

Expires: Oct 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM UTC.

At 621 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of
Elk, or 30 miles southeast of Ruidoso, moving northeast at 15 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...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Chaves County.

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

This is a direct summary of an active National Weather Service alert. Follow the official source for updates and current instructions.