Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 10:49PM MDT until October 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 9:49pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Eastern Tularosa Basin.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Backdoor cold front arriving Thursday night could lead to damaging
winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Thursday night into
Friday morning especially over mountain ridges and west slopes.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov