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Far Northeast Highlands; Union County; Estancia Valley; and 18 more

Until Oct 17, 8:00 AM MDT

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Map of the Freeze Watch over Colfax County, Mora County, Union County and 20 more. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 17, 12:00 AM MDT
Until
Oct 17, 8:00 AM MDT
Issued
Oct 15, 1:01 PM MDT
Office
Albuquerque, NM
Number
6 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Severe, Future, Possible
Where
NM

FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT

For Far Northeast Highlands; Union County, from Albuquerque, NM

What
For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 possible.
Where
Far Northeast Highlands and Union County.
When
For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

For Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; Northeast Highlands, from Albuquerque, NM

What
For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 34 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 possible.
Where
Central Highlands, Estancia Valley, and Northeast Highlands.
When
For the Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

For Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley, from Albuquerque, NM

What
For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
Where
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley.
When
For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

For Curry County; Roosevelt County, from Albuquerque, NM

What
For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
Where
Curry County and Roosevelt County.
When
For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

For Harding County, from Albuquerque, NM

What
For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.
Where
Harding County.
When
For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

For Northwest Plateau; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, from Albuquerque, NM

What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
Where
Eastern Lincoln County, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northwest Plateau.
When
From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Every area Far Northeast Highlands; Union County; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; Curry County; Roosevelt County; Harding County; Northwest Plateau; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; De Baca County; Eastern Lincoln County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands

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