High Wind Warning Issued for Sandia/Manzano Mountains and Central 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 central New Mexico, including the Estancia Valley, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning (Alert Code: HWW), which is in effect from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM MDT Sunday, March 15. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are likely within the warning area.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in New Mexico:
- Sandia and Manzano Mountains, including the community of Edgewood
- Estancia Valley
- South Central Highlands
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds between 30 to 40 mph are expected.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts may reach up to 60 mph.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to below one-half mile at times in dust-prone locations.
Impacts
Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and the National Weather Service warns that widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles susceptible to crosswinds.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages.
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be moved by high winds.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15, and is currently scheduled to expire at 4:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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