High Wind Warning Issued for Sacramento Mountains: Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected Sunday
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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 the Sacramento Mountains, effective Sunday, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph possible.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso
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 Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. The alert is in effect for Sunday, March 15, due to the potential for damaging wind conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in New Mexico:
- Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet
- East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must travel, use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle. Due to very dry conditions, residents should also be aware of elevated wildfire concerns.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Sustained west winds of 35 to 45 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Potential for gusts reaching 55 to 65 mph.
- Hazards: Damaging winds capable of blowing down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is specifically in effect from 3:00 AM MDT to 6:00 PM MDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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