Monday, February 9, 3:30 PM | Short-term notice valid for the next 60 minutes
The short-term notice, valid for the next 60 minutes, directly affects the following towns and their rural areas:
- San Jorge and San Vicente
- Pilar and Susana
- Las Petacas
- Frontera
- Areas adjacent to the Castellanos and San Martín departments.
The phenomenon is moving quickly, and it is not ruled out that the affected area will extend eastward in the coming hours, potentially reaching areas of the Las Colonias department.
What to expect in the next 60 minutes
The technical report indicates that the warm, humid air mass that prevailed in the region has collided with an atmospheric disturbance, generating intense showers. The main concern of specialists lies in three critical factors:
- Wind gusts: Strong winds associated with storm clouds (cumulonimbus) are expected, capable of knocking down branches and affecting light structures.
- Electrical activity: Sensors detect constant discharges. It is recommended to avoid being outdoors.
- Hailfall: Due to the energy accumulated in the atmosphere, there is a medium-high probability of hail of various sizes falling in focused sectors.
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Residents in the affected areas are urged to take precautions as a severe thunderstorm moves through the region. The short-term notice, issued Monday afternoon, highlights the potential for damaging winds, frequent lightning, and the possibility of hail.
The storm system is characterized by a collision between a warm, humid air mass and an atmospheric disturbance, creating conditions ripe for intense showers and hazardous weather. The speed of the system means the area of impact could expand eastward, potentially reaching the Las Colonias department in the coming hours.
Authorities advise residents to secure outdoor objects that could be blown away by strong winds. Staying indoors is recommended to avoid the risk of lightning strikes. Those who must be outdoors should seek shelter in a substantial building or a hard-top vehicle.
The National Weather Service has not issued any specific warnings for Santa Fe, New Mexico as of Tuesday, February 10, 2026, according to available information from AccuWeather, KOB.com, and LocalConditions.com. However, these sources emphasize the importance of checking official weather service websites, social media, radio, and television stations for critical weather updates.
LocalConditions.com specifically cautions against relying solely on third-party websites for weather information and stresses the need to consult official sources. The site also notes that while current alerts may be unobtainable, it provides a wider range of warnings for surrounding areas to aid in preparation.
The Weather Channel also provides quick access to active weather alerts for Santa Fe, NM, but currently shows no active alerts. NOAA’s National Weather Service website highlights active weather patterns in other parts of the country, but does not mention specific alerts for the Santa Fe area.
