High Wind Warning Issued for Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico
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NOAA issued it on May 4, 2026, 3 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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico, with southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 65 mph expected from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT on April 26.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico
- Issued
- May 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico.
Alert Details
The High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. It is effective from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT on April 26.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet in New Mexico, specifically zones NMZ414, NMZ415, and NMZ416.
What You Should Do
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 10 AM MDT on April 26 until 9 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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