New Mexico Severe Freeze Watch | Effective 10/14/2026 22:30

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued October 14 at 11:30PM MDT until October 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Freeze Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 14, 2026 - 10:30pm
Expires: 
October 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 or 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Union County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night. For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description: 
Far Northeast Highlands; Union County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov