New Mexico Wind Advisory | Effective 05/18/2026 07:56

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 8:56AM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area highways.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM