High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Mountains of New Mexico
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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 Southwest Mountains, forecasting gusts up to 60 mph and potential power outages on Wednesday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Mountains, New Mexico
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Southwest Mountains, New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque, NM, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Southwest Mountains region. This alert upgrades a previous wind advisory and indicates a high likelihood of hazardous wind conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Southwest Mountains of New Mexico (Zone NMZ208).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Use extra caution while driving, as winds this strong can make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for widespread power outages as damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Sustained southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: Damaging winds are anticipated to impact infrastructure and travel safety.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 9:00 AM MST to 8:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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