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High Wind Warning

Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; and 1 more

Until Oct 16, 9:00 AM MDT

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BERNALILLOCIBOLASANDOVALTORRANCEVALENCIASOCORROLINCOLNAlbuquerqueRuidosoRio RanchoLos LunasGrants50 MI
Map of the High Wind Warning over Bernalillo County, Cibola County, Sandoval County and 4 more. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 15, 6:00 PM MDT
Until
Oct 16, 9:00 AM MDT
Issued
Oct 14, 11:30 PM MDT
Office
Albuquerque, NM
Number
11 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Severe, Expected, Likely
Where
NM

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY

What
East winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
Where
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley.
When
From 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM MDT Friday.
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

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.

Places under it Albuquerque, Ruidoso, Rio Rancho, South Valley, Los Lunas, North Valley, Bernalillo, Grants, Corrales, Socorro, Belen, Edgewood, and 128 more

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