Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of New Mexico

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for New Mexico metro

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the metro Friday evening.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the metro Friday evening. 

60 mph winds are expected in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the International Sunport until 6:45 p.m Friday.

Thunderstorms on the far eastern plains are expected to produce a half inch to around 1 inch of rain Friday evening into the late night hours.

Watch the video above for more from Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia.

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