Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 9:23AM MDT until March 15 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 8:23am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 70 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, South
Central Mountains, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass,
Far Northeast Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Guadalupe County, and
Eastern Lincoln County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM MDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
below one mile at times in dust prone locations.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Central Highlands; South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Guadalupe County; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov