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High Wind Warning
ActiveMiddle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* 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...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night 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.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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