New Mexico High Wind Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 09:06

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued April 23 at 10:06AM MDT until April 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * 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...Peak winds gusts are expected between 10 am MDT and 1 pm MDT. Patchy blowing dust reducing visibility is also possible.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Central Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov