< Wind Advisory New Mexico | Effective 03/31/2026 21:30

Wind Advisory New Mexico | Effective 03/31/2026 21:30

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 31 at 10:30PM MDT until April 1 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Sacramento Mountains in southern New Mexico. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THe strongest wind gusts will be across exposed ridgelines. Minimum Relative Humidity values of 35 to 55 percent will mitigate fire weather concerns.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM