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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Sunday April 2nd, 2023 :: 01:52 a.m. MDT

Community

High Wind Watch until 09:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may restrict visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS ... TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... JEMEZ MOUNTAINS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS ... EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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