High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Gila Region Highlands and Black Range
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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 Southern Gila Region Highlands, with gusts up to 65 mph expected Wednesday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Gila Region, 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 Southern Gila Region, New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southern Gila Region Highlands and Black Range. This severe weather alert indicates that damaging winds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Southern Gila Region Highlands and the Black Range in New Mexico (Zone NMZ426).
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows to prevent injury. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecasted to reach sustained speeds of 35 to 45 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 65 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated across the affected area.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 9:00 AM MST on Wednesday, February 18, until 11:00 PM MST Wednesday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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