National Weather ServiceNew MexicoHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 60 high wind warnings for New Mexico in 2025 and 55 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 35, 13% below the average of 40 for those months in 2008-2025. Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County was covered most often (563 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does New Mexico get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 35 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2011 | 66 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2008 | 74 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Mexico get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County | 563 | 111 | May 10, 2026 |
| Central Highlands | 175 | 47 | April 26, 2026 |
| South Central Mountains | 165 | 39 | April 26, 2026 |
| Northeast Highlands | 157 | 39 | April 26, 2026 |
| East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 135 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Southwest Chaves County | 135 | 36 | April 26, 2026 |
| Guadalupe County | 127 | 40 | April 26, 2026 |
| Eastern Lincoln County | 124 | 33 | April 26, 2026 |
| Far Northeast Highlands | 122 | 36 | March 15, 2026 |
| Quay County | 107 | 25 | April 26, 2026 |
| Eddy County Plains | 104 | 28 | April 26, 2026 |
| South Central Highlands | 102 | 20 | April 26, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest high wind warnings for New Mexico in AreaZine's record
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningMay 10, 2026
High Wind Warning: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, NM and TX
Expired 3:00 a.m. MDT, May 11, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningMay 4, 2026
High Wind Warning: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, NM and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. MDT, May 5, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningApril 26, 2026
High Wind Warning: Santa Fe Metro Area, NM
Expired 8:00 p.m. MDT, April 26, 2026
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningApril 25, 2026
High Wind Warning: West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and Eastern/Central El Paso County, NM and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. MDT, April 26, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningApril 25, 2026
High Wind Warning: Eddy County Plains and Eastern Culberson County, NM and TX
Expired 12:00 a.m. MDT, April 27, 2026
NWS AlbuquerqueWarningApril 23, 2026
High Wind Warning: Central Highlands, NM
Expired 6:00 p.m. MDT, April 23, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningApril 23, 2026
High Wind Warning: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, NM and TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. MDT, April 23, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningApril 16, 2026
High Wind Warning: Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet and Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, NM and TX
Expired 7:00 p.m. MDT, April 17, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.