Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Elk, NM ∙ Pep, NM ∙ Bonita Canyon, NM ∙ Clovis Municipal Airport, NM ∙ The Malpais, NM ∙ Hagerman, NM ∙ Capitan, NM ∙ Floyd, NM ∙ Dunken, NM ∙ Broadview, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 303 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Upper Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility to 2 miles or less. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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