Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Fort Stanton, NM ∙ Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, NM ∙ Roy, NM ∙ Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, NM ∙ Ancho, NM ∙ Mesas Cuatas, NM ∙ Des Moines, NM ∙ Conchas Lake, NM ∙ Wagon Mound, NM ∙ Clayton Municipal Air Park, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1043 AM MDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands, Union County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways, including portions of Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 285. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility locally below 3 miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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