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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services
Wednesday March 5th, 2025 :: 02:10 p.m. MST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 07:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility and make for hazardous travel.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY ... SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... HARDING COUNTY ... EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY ... GUADALUPE COUNTY ... EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY

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
Española, 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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