High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Highlands and Raton Pass Through Sunday Afternoon
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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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NWS Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for the Far Northeast Highlands and Raton Pass, warning of 65 mph gusts and potential power outages on Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast New Mexico
- Issued
- March 31, 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 NM has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of northeast New Mexico. The alert is classified as a High Wind Warning (HWW) and indicates that severe weather conditions are likely.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Far Northeast Highlands
- Johnson and Bartlett Mesas, including Raton Pass
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Use extra caution while driving, as winds this strong can make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for widespread power outages as damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines.
- Be aware of blowing dust, which may significantly reduce visibility in prone locations.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained north winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing dust may reduce visibility to below one mile at times in certain areas.
- Impacts: Potential for downed trees, damaged power lines, and hazardous travel conditions.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 3:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, until 4:00 PM MDT on Sunday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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