Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 1 at 9:32PM MDT until October 2 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:32pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...The west-facing slopes of the Sacramento Mountains,
including eastern areas of Alamogordo and Tularosa, areas along the
Sunspot Highway, and along the west side of US-82.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Recent heavy rainfall has saturated the ground. This may
lead to more tree damage than usual despite the expected easterly
wind gusts of only 40 to 50 mph, arriving tonight with a backdoor
cold front. Power outages may also occur. Gusty winds will blow
around unsecured objects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will heavily favor
west-facing slopes on the downwind side of the Sacramento
Mountains, and may not extend much further west than the US-54
corridor. The actual hazard area is more geographically limited
than the flagged forecast zones.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov