High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Northern New Mexico; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the New Mexico highlands and mountains, effective Sunday, with damaging winds and power outages expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northern New Mexico
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Albuquerque NM
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 and Northern New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque (NWS Albuquerque NM) has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for multiple regions across New Mexico. This alert is classified as severe, indicating a likely threat of damaging wind conditions that could impact infrastructure and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic scope including:
- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Central Highlands
- South Central Mountains
- Northeast Highlands
- Guadalupe County
- Eastern Lincoln County
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions:
- Driving Safety: Winds this strong make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution if travel is necessary.
- Power Preparedness: Widespread power outages are expected. Ensure devices are charged and secure loose outdoor items.
- Visibility Awareness: Be alert for areas of blowing dust, which may reduce visibility to below one mile in dust-prone locations.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are anticipated to reach approximately 70 mph. According to the NWS, these damaging winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 3:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15. The warning is currently set to expire at 4:00 PM MDT on Sunday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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