High Wind Warning for Central Highlands and Guadalupe County: Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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NWS Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for the Central Highlands and Guadalupe County, warning of damaging winds and hazardous travel conditions through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for the Central Highlands and Guadalupe County. The alert was issued at 2:15 PM MST following reports of increasing wind speeds in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Central Highlands and Guadalupe County in New Mexico. This includes portions of Interstate 40 stretching from Clines Corners to Santa Rosa.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. The National Weather Service recommends using extra caution while on the road. Residents should also be aware that damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are expected to peak at approximately 65 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM MST this evening, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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