Ruidoso ALERT
High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:50PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Headline
High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:50PM MDT until April 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Description
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and
southeast New Mexico.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility to
less than two miles at times.
Instructions
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | High Wind |
| Severity | Warning |
| Event Code | HWW |
| Area | Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County |
| Sent | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:50 PM MDT |
| Expires | Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:00 AM MDT |
| Sender | NWS Albuquerque NM |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.812f7cde8d9b8aa07f221ace2315f5cd4b0632f5.002.2 |