Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for New Mexico counties
[anvplayer video=”5178530″ station=”998122″]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A severe thunderstorm is impacting parts of Quay and Curry County in New Mexico Wednesday evening.
A tornado-producing storm was located near Grady, or 29 miles north of Clovis, moving east at 5 mph.
KOB 4 received reports of damaging, ping pong ball-sized hail in Clovis. This storm has potential for tornados, people in the area should seek shelter.
Flash flood warnings were also issued Wednesday for the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar area.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east-central Quay and northeastern Curry counties with wind gusts up to 80 mph.
The warning remains in effect for southeast New Mexico until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Watch the video above for more from Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia.
A DANGEROUS TORNADIC storm is now approaching northern areas of Clovis and will impact with 80+mph t-storm gusts, large hail and heavy rain. SEEK SHELTER NOW if you live in the path of this storm, it is LIVE THREATENING. More updates on @KOB4 #nmwx pic.twitter.com/zSDRRQOAaK
— Eddie Garcia (@EddieGarciaKOB) May 25, 2023
CONFIRMED TORNADO NE of Grady NM. It’s moving east at 5mph. If you’re in the path seek shelter now! #nmwx @KOB4 https://t.co/s7jLVXueNu
— Eddie Garcia (@EddieGarciaKOB) May 25, 2023
STORM WATCH:
- For the latest conditions, click here
- Find weather alerts here
- See reported closings and delays
- Check out the interactive radar
- Learn about latest road conditions
- Submit photos and videos