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Heavy Snow Possible Overnight as Winter Storm Targets Central New Mexico

Heavy snow is expected to develop late tonight across parts of central and northern New Mexico, with potential impacts for Torrance County and the Mountainair area, according to private sector weather information sources. This alert is not an official government warning, and the National Weather Service has not issued a

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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for the Estancia Valley Through Early Thursday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Estancia Valley, including communities from Moriarty to Mountainair, effective until 5:00 AM MST Thursday, December 4, 2025. Forecasters expect 2 to 4 inches of snow across the valley, with impacts beginning Wednesday evening and persisting

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Strong Winds Expected Monday Across Torrance County and the Central Highlands

While the National Weather Service has not issued a Wind Advisory as of this writing, current forecast data suggests that advisory-level winds are possible across the Central Highlands, including Torrance County, on Monday, November 17, 2025, between 5:00 AM and 2:00 PM MST. Weather data indicate that

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Strong Thunderstorm Tracking East Toward Edgewood and the East Mountains

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:10 p.m. MDT on Thursday, October 23, 2025, warning of a strong thunderstorm moving across the East Mountains region. As of the alert, Doppler radar tracked the storm near Tijeras, about 12 miles east of Albuquerque,

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Flood Watch in Effect for Torrance County and Central New Mexico Through Tonight

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for Torrance County, the Estancia Valley, and surrounding areas through late Tuesday night, October 7, 2025. The alert also includes the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, as well as Guadalupe County, De Baca County, Lincoln County, and portions of Chaves

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Flood Watch in Effect for Torrance County and Central New Mexico

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for much of central New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Estancia Valley, through midnight MDT Sunday, September 28, 2025. The alert also covers the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, the Santa Fe metro area, the Central Highlands, and the

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Gusty Showers Moving Into Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:22 p.m. MDT on Monday, September 22, 2025, warning of a line of gusty showers moving quickly east across central New Mexico. The system is expected to affect northwestern Torrance County, including the Estancia Valley, until

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Strong Thunderstorm Moving East Across Central New Mexico

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reported a strong thunderstorm at 1:40 p.m. MDT on Saturday, September 13, 2025, near Albuquerque, moving east at 30 mph. The storm is producing wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea-size hail. Expected Impacts: * Strong winds may knock down

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Flood Watch Issued for Torrance County and Central New Mexico

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch effective from Friday morning, September 12, through late Friday evening, warning of possible flash flooding across central, north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico. The watch includes Torrance County, the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, and surrounding areas such

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Strong Thunderstorm Moving East Toward Central New Mexico

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reported a strong thunderstorm at 8:47 PM MDT on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, near Bosque Farms, about 7 miles northeast of Los Lunas. The storm is moving east at 15 mph and is capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph and

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Strong Thunderstorms Moving Toward Central New Mexico

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Special Weather Statement at 8:15 p.m. MDT on Saturday, September 6, 2025, as Doppler radar tracked a line of strong thunderstorms moving through central New Mexico. At the time of the alert, storms extended from near Cochiti Pueblo to about

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Flood Watch Issued for Torrance County on Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, affecting a wide portion of central New Mexico, including Torrance County, Mountainairareas with poor drainage. The alert highlights the risk of flash flooding due to excessive rainfall from slow-moving

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Flood Watch Remains in Effect for Torrance County and Surrounding Areas

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 10 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for a wide portion of central and northern New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Mountainair area. The watch warns of the potential for flash

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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Torrance County, including Edgewood, Chilili, McIntosh, and surrounding areas, effective until 9:15 p.m. MDT on Saturday, July 12, 2025. At 6:21 p.m., Doppler radar indicated intense thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall across the

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Torrance County and southern Santa Fe County, in effect until 7:15 p.m. MDT on Saturday, July 12, 2025. At 6:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was reported over Edgewood, approximately 9 miles

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for West Central Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Torrance County, including areas near Mountainair, Willard, and Torreon, in effect until 7:15 p.m. MDT on Saturday, July 12, 2025. At 6:36 p.m., radar detected a severe thunderstorm located 8 miles

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Flood Watch Issued for Torrance County on Sunday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for Torrance County, including Mountainair and the Estancia Valley, beginning Sunday afternoon, July 13, and continuing through Sunday evening. This alert follows forecasts indicating the potential for flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Storms are expected to develop along

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Strong Thunderstorm Impacts Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Special Weather Statement on Sunday, July 6, warning of a strong thunderstorm impacting northwestern Torrance County, including areas near Edgewood and Chilili, until 2:45 p.m. MDT. As of 2:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked the storm approximately 6 miles

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Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, and Severe Weather Warning Issued for Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Torrance County, including Mountainair, as a round of potentially dangerous weather impacts the region. Flood Watch Details A Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night for much of

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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

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Wildfire Smoke from Arizona Prompts Air Quality Alert for Torrance County

The New Mexico Department of Health and the National Weather Service have issued an Air Quality Alert in effect through 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, for Torrance County, including Mountainair and surrounding areas. The alert is due to unhealthy air quality levels for sensitive groups, as wildfire smoke from

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Fire Weather Conditions Expected to Intensify Across Torrance County Through Midweek

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday and Wednesday across much of central New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Mountainair area, as strong winds and critically low humidity levels create dangerous conditions for wildfire ignition and rapid spread. While the most immediate

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 9:15 p.m. MDT on Sunday, May 4, 2025, for portions of northwestern Torrance County, along with Bernalillo County and southwestern Santa Fe County. As of 8:29 p.m., radar indicated a severe

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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning in Effect

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east-central Torrance County until 5:45 p.m. MDT Sunday, May 4, 2025. Similarly, a flash flooding alert for arroyos in the Albuquerque area has been issued. Nonetheless, it is likely that there will be flooding

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High Wind Watch and Red Flag Warnings Issued for Torrance County and the Mountainair Area

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued multiple weather alerts for Torrance County and the surrounding region, warning of dangerous conditions through the weekend into Sunday evening. A High Wind Watch is in effect for Sunday, April 27, 2025, with southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts