High Wind Watch New Mexico | Effective 03/13/2026 11:12

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 12:12PM MDT until March 15 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 13, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Wild fire concerns will be elevated due to the very dry and windy conditions.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Avoid outdoor flames and sparks.
Area Description: 
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov