High Wind Warning until 05:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing snow are possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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
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