Ruidoso ALERT
High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:33AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Headline
High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:33AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Albuquerque NM
Description
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...All of eastern New Mexico as well as the east slopes of the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Northeast and Central Highlands as
well as the South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.
* 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...Patchy blowing dust may develop across the
eastern plains due to the very strong west winds and dry antecedent
conditions. Visibility may be reduced below one mile.
Instructions
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.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | High Wind |
| Severity | Warning |
| Event Code | HWW |
| Area | Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Central Highlands; South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County |
| Sent | Monday, February 16, 2026 11:33 AM MST |
| Expires | Monday, February 16, 2026 8:15 PM MST |
| Sender | NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0b2361074b42d1b6ac1131dec648e50d69a5433.001.2 |