New Mexico Wind Advisory | Effective 04/16/2026 09:49

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:49AM MDT until April 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
Forcast Office: 
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM