Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings recap

Ended
Updated Nov 2
What happened

From Nov 2 to Nov 2, the National Weather Service had alerts in effect in New Mexico. At the peak, 1 warning and 1 watch were in effect at once.

The National Weather Service alerts for this event have ended. New alerts can still be issued, so check your location for what is active now.

Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings at a glance

The key facts of this event in one place.

StartedNov 2
EndedNov 2
Duration1 day
Most warnings at once1
Most watches at once1
States with alerts1

Storm reports during Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings

Preliminary reports logged for New Mexico on the day this event covered.

No tornado, damaging wind or large hail reports were logged for these states on those days. Warnings are issued when a threat is detected, so a warning without a report is common.

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 11/02/2026.

Recovering after a storm

If you were affected, these official-source guides cover the next steps.

Be ready for the next one: Tornado safety: watch vs warning and where to take shelter →

States that had alerts

States with active alerts tied to Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings, highest level first.

StateHighest alertActive alertsLocal page
New MexicoWatch1New Mexico alerts →

Common questions about Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings

Is the Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings of Nov 2 still active?

No. Southwest Tornado Watch and Warnings ended Nov 2. 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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