Headline:
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 9:17AM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Central Tularosa Basin, Sacramento Mountains and West
Slopes.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Backdoor cold front arriving this evening could lead to damaging
winds especially over mountain ridges and west slopes. Travel could
be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov