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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Tuesday February 27th, 2024 :: 01:46 a.m. MST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Chuska Mountains, and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. The strongest winds are expected mid day.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Short duration blowing snow resulting in low visibility is possible near mid day and early afternoon above 7,500 feet.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHUSKA MOUNTAINS ... FAR NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... WEST CENTRAL PLATEAU ... JEMEZ MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Advisory

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