High Wind Warning until 11:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing snow are possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... 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