High Wind Warning Issued for Central Highlands and Guadalupe County, NM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Central Highlands and Guadalupe County, with gusts up to 60 mph expected Friday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 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 New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a High Wind Warning for the Central Highlands and Guadalupe County. This alert follows a wind advisory that was scheduled to expire earlier in the week, signaling an escalation in expected wind intensity.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in New Mexico:
- Central Highlands
- Guadalupe County
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to take immediate action to secure loose or lightweight outdoor objects, including trash cans and lawn furniture. Extremely hazardous driving conditions are expected. Motorists operating high-profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 35 and 45 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds have the potential to blow down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible. Additionally, difficult to dangerous crosswinds are anticipated on north-to-south oriented roadways, such as US-285.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 9:00 AM MST to 5:00 PM MST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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