Ruidoso ALERT
High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 12:05PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Headline
High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 12:05PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Description
* 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.
Instructions
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | High Wind |
| Severity | Watch |
| Event Code | HWA |
| Area | Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley |
| Sent | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:05 PM MDT |
| Expires | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 PM MDT |
| Sender | NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.69f2a38383896eb700a42a2eb620778f49331d76.001.1 |