High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Albuquerque, NM ∙ Rio Rancho, NM ∙ Santa Fe, NM ∙ Red River, NM ∙ Milan, NM ∙ Correo, NM ∙ El Cerro, NM ∙ San Felipe Pueblo, NM ∙ Tajique Grant, NM ∙ Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1248 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From late tonight 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...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility below one-half mile at times in dust prone locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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