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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Saturday April 6th, 2024 :: 02:36 a.m. MDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 12:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon MDT Sunday.

* 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...Strong mountain waves could result in erratic high winds through the overnight hours into Sunday morning. Sudden gusts of wind will be possible including along Interstate 25.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS ... FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS

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

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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

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