New Mexico Wind Advisory | Effective 05/18/2026 00:29

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 1:29AM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 12:29am
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and adjacent central and northeastern highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area highways.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov