National Weather ServiceNew MexicoWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 80 wind advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 97 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 53, 27% below the average of 73 for those months in 2008-2025. Central Highlands was covered most often (438 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does New Mexico get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 54 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2024 | 88 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2020 | 96 |
| 2019 | 100 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2017 | 97 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2014 | 89 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2011 | 105 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2009 | 71 |
| 2008 | 118 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands | 438 | 78 | May 18, 2026 |
| Northeast Highlands | 431 | 62 | May 18, 2026 |
| Quay County | 386 | 55 | May 18, 2026 |
| Guadalupe County | 355 | 63 | May 18, 2026 |
| Harding County | 333 | 38 | May 18, 2026 |
| Curry County | 324 | 40 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern San Miguel County | 315 | 49 | May 18, 2026 |
| Far Northeast Highlands | 311 | 51 | June 28, 2026 |
| Eddy County Plains | 306 | 58 | May 10, 2026 |
| Roosevelt County | 295 | 37 | June 18, 2026 |
| De Baca County | 284 | 31 | April 26, 2026 |
| Union County | 278 | 48 | October 1, 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.
What is a wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.