High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Albuquerque, NM ∙ Rio Rancho, NM ∙ Santa Fe, NM ∙ Floyd, NM ∙ Pueblitos, NM ∙ El Cerro Mission, NM ∙ Cochiti Pueblo, NM ∙ Gran Quivira, NM ∙ Gallinas, NM ∙ Dahlia, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1134 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. Winds will become northerly across eastern NM behind a backdoor cold front. * WHERE...All areas from the Central Mountain Chain to the Texas border as well as the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Metro areas. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * 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...Localized areas of blowing dusts may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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