High Wind Warning New Mexico | Effective 03/26/2026 18:57

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 26 at 7:57PM MDT until March 27 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 26, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires: 
March 27, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, and Union County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, including Interstate 40. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility at times, particularly along the leading edge of the cold front.
Instruction: 
Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.
Area Description: 
Union County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM