New Mexico Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 16:24

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 5:24PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 15, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, Sacramento Mountains and West Slopes. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
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