Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM
304 WWUS75 KABQ 250944 NPWABQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 NMZ226-251800- /O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0022.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/ South Central Mountains- 344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pay close attention to evacuation orders today, since the strong southwest wind gusts are likely to cause rapid expansion of the Blue 2 Fire with long range spotting potentially leading to new fire starts miles down wind from the main forest fire. This situation is dangerous, and it will be very important for people to heed evacuation orders to protect their lives. In addition, wildfire smoke will billow from this fire impacting the communities along the northeast slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ240-251800- /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0022.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/ Southwest Chaves County- 344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and smoke may reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel. && $$ NMZ225-237-238-251800- /O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/ Upper Tularosa Valley-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains- 344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, De Baca County, and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will drop visibility to near zero in dust-prone locations making travel dangerous, especially during mid to late afternoon when winds will be strongest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NMZ223-224-227>229-231>233-239-251800- /O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/ Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Eastern Lincoln County- 344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blowing dust will significantly reduce visibility at times in dust prone areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 44