Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Mountainair and Southwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Torrance County, including the town of Mountainair, in effect until 3:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, June 9, 2025. Similarly, Torrance County Emergency Management has issued a Code Red alert for the same region.

As of 2:58 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located approximately 6 miles south of Mountainair, moving east at 5 mph. The storm is producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters (1 inch in diameter).

Expected Impacts:

• Hail may cause damage to vehicles and property.
• Strong wind gusts could damage roofs, siding, and trees.
• Highway 60 between mile markers 203 and 208 is expected to be impacted.
• Accumulated hail on roads may cause very slick and hazardous driving conditions.

Residents of Mountainair are urged to seek shelter indoors immediately, preferably in a well-built structure away from windows. Drivers should exercise extreme caution or avoid travel altogether until the storm has passed.

The storm poses a significant risk of localized damage due to strong wind and hail, and further thunderstorm development is possible as conditions remain unstable across central New Mexico.

To stay informed about severe weather conditions and receive real-time alerts, visit the Albuquerque office of the National Weather Service and sign up for emergency notifications through Torrance County’s Department of Emergency Management Code Red system.