High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Highlands and Glorieta Pass Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in Northeast New Mexico. The alert is effective from 11:00 AM MST Wednesday through 5:00 AM MST Thursday.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic locations:

• Glorieta Mesa, including Glorieta Pass
• Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, including Raton Pass
• Far Northeast Highlands

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take immediate action to secure loose or lightweight outdoor objects, such as trash cans and lawn furniture, which could become projectiles in high winds. Motorists should exercise extreme caution, as dangerous driving conditions are expected. This is particularly critical for those operating high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS, the region will experience sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds have the potential to blow down trees and power lines, which may result in local power outages.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, February 18, at 11:00 AM MST
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through the overnight hours.
• Expiration: Thursday, February 19, at 5:00 AM MST