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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Torrance County Until 9 PM; Strong Storms Moving Through Eastern New Mexico

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Torrance County Until 9 PM; Strong Storms Moving Through Eastern New Mexico

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which includes Torrance County and runs until 10:00 MST this evening, Sunday, November 1, 2026. The watch also covers Colfax, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Socorro counties. A watch means conditions are favorable

Flood Watch and New Severe Thunderstorm Watch Put Torrance County on Alert Through Late Tonight

Flood Watch and New Severe Thunderstorm Watch Put Torrance County on Alert Through Late Tonight

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, and South Central Highlands, in effect through late tonight (Saturday, October 24, 2026). The Storm Prediction Center has also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which includes Torrance County and

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Torrance County Until 9 PM as Storms Remain Possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Torrance County Until 9 PM as Storms Remain Possible

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which covers Torrance County and 16 other New Mexico counties, in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening (Friday, October 23, 2026). A watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop, though none may form in

Freeze Warning in Effect Friday Morning for Estancia Valley; Freeze Watch Issued for Saturday Morning

Freeze Warning in Effect Friday Morning for Estancia Valley; Freeze Watch Issued for Saturday Morning

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Freeze Warning for the Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, and Northeast Highlands, in effect from 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM MDT Friday, October 16, 2026. A Freeze Watch has also been issued for the same areas, covering late Friday night

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Torrance County; Damaging Winds Expected

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Torrance County; Damaging Winds Expected

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Torrance County, northeastern Socorro County, and northwestern Lincoln County, in effect until 7:30 p.m. MDT this evening (Sunday, October 11, 2026). At 7:00 p.m. MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line

Another Significant Flood Risk for Torrance County Monday Evening Through Tuesday Night; Back-to-Back Storm Systems Expected

Another Significant Flood Risk for Torrance County Monday Evening Through Tuesday Night; Back-to-Back Storm Systems Expected

If you feel like you have heard this warning before—you have. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued another Flood Watch for the Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, and east-central New Mexico, in effect from Monday evening through late Tuesday night (September 29–30, 2026). This is the

Dangerous Monsoon Surge Brings Flooding Risk Through Wednesday Afternoon; Multiple Storm Rounds Expected

Dangerous Monsoon Surge Brings Flooding Risk Through Wednesday Afternoon; Multiple Storm Rounds Expected

You've likely already heard the warnings from both the National Weather Service and Torrance County Emergency Management – and with good reason. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, and a broad swath of central

Flood Watch in Effect Through Late Tonight; Heavy Rainfall Could Impact Land Grant Communities

Flood Watch in Effect Through Late Tonight; Heavy Rainfall Could Impact Land Grant Communities

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for portions of northwestern, north central, and central New Mexico, focusing primarily on the Rio Grande Valley but also including land grant communities near the Manzano Mountains. Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely later this afternoon through

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Through 8:45 PM for Northwestern Torrance County; Heavy Rain Ongoing

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Through 8:45 PM for Northwestern Torrance County; Heavy Rain Ongoing

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Torrance County and northeastern Valencia County, in effect until 8:45 p.m. MDT this evening (Monday, September 14, 2026). Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. At 5:43 p.m. MDT, Doppler

Flood Advisory for Northwestern Torrance County Through 7:45 PM; Heavy Rain Continues From Thunderstorms

Flood Advisory for Northwestern Torrance County Through 7:45 PM; Heavy Rain Continues From Thunderstorms

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for northwestern Torrance County and Bernalillo County, in effect until 7:45 p.m. MDT this evening (Monday, August 31, 2026). At 4:51 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms across the area. Between 0.

Flood Advisory for Northern Torrance County Through 9 PM; Near-Stationary Thunderstorms Causing Arroyo Flooding

Flood Advisory for Northern Torrance County Through 9 PM; Near-Stationary Thunderstorms Causing Arroyo Flooding

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for northern Torrance County, in effect until 9 p.m. MDT this evening (Monday, August 17, 2026). At 5:55 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from near-stationary thunderstorms between Stanley and Moriarty. Between 1 and

Flood Watch in Effect for Sandia and Manzano Mountains Through Tuesday Evening; Slow-Moving Storms Could Produce Excessive Rainfall

Flood Watch in Effect for Sandia and Manzano Mountains Through Tuesday Evening; Slow-Moving Storms Could Produce Excessive Rainfall

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, including Edgewood, Northeast Highlands, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, in effect from Tuesday afternoon, July 27, through Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Through 9:15 PM for West Central Torrance County (including Mountainair) and Albuquerque Area

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Flash Flood Warning in Effect Through 9:15 PM for West Central Torrance County (including Mountainair) and Albuquerque Area

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for west central Torrance County, Bernalillo County, and northeastern Valencia County, in effect until 9:15 p.m. MDT this evening (Friday, July 24, 2026). Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. At 6:44 PM