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High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 1:01PM MDT until October 16

Affecting Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley

In effect until: Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Lower Rio Grande Valley; South Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley

Likely impact; effects through 7:00 AM.

Bring in loose outdoor items. Stay away from windows and be alert for falling trees or power lines.

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* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 29 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, from 6 PM this evening to 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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™