New Mexico Wind Advisory | Effective 04/17/2026 09:18

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:18AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, South Central Mountains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 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; South Central Mountains; Southwest Chaves County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov