Wind Advisory 01/04/2025 16:44 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued January 4 at 5:44PM MST until January 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 4, 2025 - 4:44pm
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest and west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, and South Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will drop visibility below a half mile at times in dust prone, lower elevation, locations. The wind direction will shift out of the northwest with sunset.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; South Central Highlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM