See what two New Mexico tornado warnings on Oct 24 to 26 produced, including four preliminary tornado reports
EndedFrom Oct 24 to Oct 26, the National Weather Service had alerts in effect in New Mexico. At the peak, 2 warnings and 0 watches were in effect at once.
Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings at a glance
The key facts of this event in one place.
Storm reports during Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings
Preliminary reports logged for New Mexico on the days this event covered.
4 tornado reports, 7 damaging wind reports and 4 large hail reports were logged.
| Time | Rating | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23:15 UTC | Unrated | 3 NE Alto, Lincoln Co., NM |
| 01:00 UTC | Unrated | 3 E Agua Fria, Santa Fe Co., NM |
| 20:24 UTC | Unrated | 12 S Rattlesnake, San Juan Co., NM |
| 21:28 UTC | Unrated | 3 NE McAlister, Quay Co., NM |
Reports are preliminary and unverified, and one tornado can be reported more than once. Final ratings come from NWS damage surveys. SPC report map for 10/24/2026.
Recovering after a storm
If you were affected, these official-source guides cover the next steps.
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States that had alerts
States with active alerts tied to Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings, highest level first.
| State | Highest alert | Active alerts | Local page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | Warning | 2 | New Mexico alerts → |
Common questions about Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings
Is the Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings of Oct 24 still active?
No. Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings ended Oct 26. Official tracking of this event has ended. To see alerts that are active where you are now, use the Near Me page with your ZIP code.
Sources and method
Alerts, forecasts and storm positions come from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, refreshed every 15 minutes. We never decide evacuation for you. Impact levels are rules-based and not an official forecast.
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