Headline:
High Wind Watch issued October 14 at 12:16PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
Tularosa Valley.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
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:
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov