< Wind Advisory New Mexico | Effective 04/01/2026 09:43

Wind Advisory New Mexico | Effective 04/01/2026 09:43

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 10:43AM MDT until April 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands, Union County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways, including portions of Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 285. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility locally below 3 miles.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM