New Mexico Wind Advisory | Effective 04/26/2026 14:04

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 26 at 3:04PM MDT until April 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, West Central Plateau, West Central Mountains, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will drop visibility below one mile at times in dust-prone locations.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
West Central Plateau; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Southwest Mountains; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov