High Wind Warning Issued for West Central Plateau and Southwest Mountains Through Wednesday Evening
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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 parts of New Mexico, forecasting 60 mph gusts and potential snow squalls that may create treacherous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Central 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 West Central New Mexico.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of New Mexico. The alert indicates a severe meteorological event where damaging winds are likely to occur.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the West Central Plateau, including the city of Gallup, and the Southwest Mountains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should prepare for widespread power outages as winds this strong can blow down trees and power lines. Driving will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. The National Weather Service advises using extra caution while on the road.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect southwest winds between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
In addition to the wind, there is a moderately high probability of snow squalls across the West Central Plateau this afternoon and early evening. These squalls are capable of producing:
- Brief periods of near-zero visibility
- A flash freeze on roadways
- A quick inch of snow accumulation
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 9:00 AM MST this morning, February 18, until 8:00 PM MST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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