- In force from
- Oct 16, 12:04 AM MDT
- Until
- Oct 16, 9:00 AM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 12:54 PM MDT
- Updated
- 4 times, last Oct 16, 12:04 AM MDT
- Office
- Albuquerque, NM
- Number
- 11 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Expected, Likely
- Where
- NM
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
- What
- For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
- Where
- Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley.
- When
- For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning.
- Impacts
- Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
- Additional details
- The strongest wind gusts will be at and below canyon openings along the central mountain chain.
What to do
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.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Places under it Ruidoso, Socorro, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan, Alamo, Carrizozo, Magdalena, Lemitar, Veguita, Polvadera, Corona, Alamillo, and 10 more
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