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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 :: 02:06 p.m. MDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 07:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM MDT Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

Address/Location
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
1122 Industrial Park Rd
EspaƱola, NM 87532

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-747-1941

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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