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 Tusas Mountains, Upper Rio Grande Valley, and northeastern plains of New Mexico east of I-25 and along and north of I-40. * 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: 
Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov