High Wind Warning New Mexico | Effective 03/27/2026 04:42

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 27 at 5:42AM MDT until March 27 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 27, 2026 - 4:42am
Expires: 
March 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including eastern areas of the Albuquerque Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along portions of Interstate 25. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons from near Placitas to the east side of Albuquerque and along the Manzano Mountains. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at times.
Instruction: 
Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.
Area Description: 
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov