High Wind Warning until 02:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected today. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph expected Wednesday.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM Wednesday to 2 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Damage may occur to mobile homes, roofs, sheds, barns, outbuildings, and fences. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and cargo trains. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility below 1/2 mile at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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 ... CURRY COUNTY ... ROOSEVELT COUNTY ... DE BACA COUNTY ... EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY
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
City of Clovis, NM
321 North Connelly Street
Clovis, NM 88101
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 575-769-7828
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