Ruidoso ALERT

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 11:30PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Headline

High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 11:30PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Description

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM MDT Friday.

* 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

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

TypeAlert
PhenomenaHigh Wind
SeverityWarning
Event CodeHWW
AreaMiddle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley
SentWednesday, October 14, 2026 11:30 PM MDT
ExpiresThursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 PM MDT
SenderNWS Albuquerque NM
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f9db2e7f5b69926951d01276ae9c8987a857ef89.001.2