Headline:
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 8:56AM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Freeze Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures between 24 and 28 expected.
* WHERE...Quay County and Union County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM MDT
Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Union County; Quay County
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov