High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 12:05PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Issue date: 2026-10-13T18:05+00:00
* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * 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...The strongest wind gusts will be at canyon openings in eastern Albuquerque and in Carrizozo.
