High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast New Mexico: Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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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 parts of Northeast New Mexico, effective Sunday morning, with damaging gusts up to 70 mph and blowing dust.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast 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 Northeast New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque, NM, has issued a High Wind Warning (VTEC code: /O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0006.260315T1200Z-260315T2200Z/) for several counties in New Mexico. This alert indicates that damaging winds are likely and residents should prepare for hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad section of Northeast New Mexico, including:
- Curry County
- Quay County
- Roosevelt County
- Eastern San Miguel County
- Far Northeast Highlands
- Harding County
- Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
- Union County
What You Should Do
Winds of this magnitude can make driving extremely difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. The National Weather Service advises motorists to use extra caution. Residents should also prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages and potential damage to trees and power lines.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Northwest to north winds between 35 and 45 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach approximately 70 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing dust may significantly reduce visibility to below one-half mile at times.
- Impacts: Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM MDT on Sunday, March 15. The alert was originally issued on March 14 at 12:48 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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