High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern New Mexico; 70 MPH Gusts Possible
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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 several counties in eastern New Mexico, effective Sunday, with damaging wind gusts and blowing dust expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern 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 Eastern New Mexico.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, NM. The warning is in effect for Sunday, March 15, as significant wind speeds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions in New Mexico are included in the warning area:
- Union County
- Harding County
- Eastern San Miguel County
- Quay County
- Curry County
- Roosevelt County
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect northwest to north winds sustained between 35 and 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach approximately 70 mph. In addition to the wind, areas of blowing dust may develop, potentially reducing visibility to below one-half mile at times.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 4:00 PM MDT on the same day.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service warns that winds of this strength can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Motorists are urged to use extra caution while traveling. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of damaging winds blowing down trees and power lines, which may lead to widespread power outages.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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