- In force from
- Oct 15, 6:00 PM MDT
- Until
- Oct 16, 12:00 PM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 13, 12:05 PM MDT
- Office
- Albuquerque, NM
- Number
- 7 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
- Where
- NM
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
- What
- East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 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.
- Additional details
- The strongest wind gusts will be at canyon openings in eastern Albuquerque and in Carrizozo.
What to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Places under it Albuquerque, Ruidoso, Rio Rancho, South Valley, Los Lunas, North Valley, Bernalillo, Grants, Corrales, Socorro, Belen, Edgewood, and 128 more
Read the platesHigh wind FB-EVT-150How to read a warning FB-STN-001
On the radarForecast gusts over itRadar