High Wind Warning until 09:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Gusts up to 80 mph likely in the south central mountains east through Lincoln County and into Chaves County.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM Monday to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will 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:
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
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