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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Monday May 6th, 2024 :: 03:41 a.m. MDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 08:00PM Monday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Central Highlands, and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon MDT today. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and possibly power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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

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:
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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