New Mexico
Carlsbad, New Mexico: Landspout Tornado On Ground In Eddy County – Video
Tornado (Representative Image)
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One of the tornadoes was spotted north of Carlsbad near the McNew/Avalon area, according to a photo shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter). The twister can be seen touching down in open terrain.
Another user who shared a picture of a landspout tornado on X wrote, “It’s a Landspout party in Carlsbad right now. WOW.”
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for Carlsbad and La Huerta, New Mexico, until 4:00 PM MDT, as per National Weather Service (NWS).
Winds could reach up to 60 mph, and quarter-sized hail is possible. Over 14,000 residents, four schools, and one hospital are within the impacted area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 11:00 PM CDT for some parts of Texas and New Mexico.
This is a developing story.