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Central S. Carolina Warnings, Watches, And Advisories High Wind Watch
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High Wind Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 26 2026 11:00 AM MDT – Sunday, Apr 26 2026 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
What:
Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
Where:
Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico.
Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, and southeast New Mexico.
When:
From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
Additional Details:
Areas of blowing dust will drop visibility
below 1 mile at times in dust-prone locations.
Areas of blowing dust will drop visibility
below 1 mile at times in dust-prone locations.
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Areas Impacted:
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood
Estancia Valley
Central Highlands
South Central Highlands
South Central Mountains
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass
Far Northeast Highlands
Northeast Highlands
Guadalupe County
Eastern Lincoln County
Southwest Chaves County