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High Wind Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Sun 04/26/2026 12:00 PM EDT

End Time

Sun 04/26/2026 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Lake Lucero, NM ∙ Timberon, NM ∙ Homestead Meadows North, TX ∙ Newman, NM ∙ Weed, NM ∙ San Elizario, TX ∙ White Sands, NM ∙ Cloudcroft, NM ∙ Horizon City, TX ∙ White Sands National Monument, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 723 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Technical Header

NMZ414>416-270100- /O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0005.260426T1600Z-260427T0300Z/ West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet- Including the cities of Sacramento, Sunspot, Pinon, Mescalero, Mountain Park, Apache Summit, Timberon, Cloudcroft, and Mayhill 723 AM MDT Sun Apr 26 2026