Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 9:17AM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...New Mexico Bootheel.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* 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:
Lowlands of the Bootheel; Uplands of the Bootheel
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov