High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico
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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 the Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with wind gusts up to 65 mph expected Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- 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 Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque, NM, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The alert was issued on the evening of March 14 and remains in effect through Sunday afternoon.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should take the following precautions:
- Use extra caution when driving, as strong winds can make vehicle handling difficult.
- Be particularly alert if operating a high-profile vehicle.
- Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
- Stay clear of trees and power lines, which may be blown down by damaging gusts.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Wind Speed: Sustained northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, leading to potential power disruptions and hazardous travel conditions.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 3:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 4:00 PM MDT on Sunday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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