New Mexico Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 08:17
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, Sacramento Mountains and West
Slopes.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Backdoor cold front arriving this evening could lead to damaging
winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.