New Mexico High Wind Watch | Effective 05/17/2026 11:08

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued May 17 at 12:08PM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description: 
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov