High Wind Watch for Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands +1 more
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- Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley
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What is happening
What: East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Where: Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley,...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
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Bulletin details
* 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.
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High Wind Watch issued October 13 at 12:05PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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