“Wind Advisory until 08:00PM” from Rio Arriba County Emergency Services : Nixle

Monday May 18th, 2026 :: 01:30 a.m. MDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 08:00PM

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

* WHERE...The Tusas Mountains, Upper Rio Grande Valley, and northeastern plains of New Mexico east of I-25 and along and north of I-40.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Weak tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area highways.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TUSAS MOUNTAINS INCLUDING CHAMA ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY ... UNION COUNTY ... HARDING COUNTY ... EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY ... GUADALUPE COUNTY ... QUAY COUNTY

Instructions:

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

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:: 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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