Update: Severe thunderstorm warning for Otero County likely to expire at 5 p.m.

Published Aug 15, 2026

The warning was for Otero County.

“The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm,” says the National Weather Service.

Source: The National Weather Service