High Wind WatchSevere
High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 12:05PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Full alert text as issued
* 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.