High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Highlands and Glorieta Pass Through Thursday Morning
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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 parts of Northeast New Mexico, forecasting west winds up to 40 mph and gusts reaching 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast 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 Northeast New Mexico.
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
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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