New Mexico Wind Advisory | Effective 04/17/2026 00:22

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 1:22AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 12:22am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southwest Chaves County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov