High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Las Cruces, NM ∙ Morning Glory, TX ∙ Elephant Butte, NM ∙ Berino, NM ∙ Tularosa Valley, NM ∙ Mountain View, NM ∙ Cutter, NM ∙ Hillsboro, NM ∙ San Ysidro, NM ∙ Alamogordo, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 1229 PM MDT Fri Apr 25 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Eastern Black Range Foothills, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, and East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is also likely in the desert lowlands, and Advisories and Warnings will likely be issued later. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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