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Eastern New Mexico Weather Alert: 40 MPH Gusts Thursday Morning Nov 5
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Portions of eastern New Mexico could experience wind gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph Thursday morning, November 5, as cooler temperatures settle across the state ahead of another weather
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-05T12:22:16.931Z
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Portions of eastern New Mexico could experience wind gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph Thursday morning, November 5, as cooler temperatures settle across the state ahead of another weather system expected to bring rain chances Friday and Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, gusty north northwest winds will develop across portions of the eastern plains Thursday morning before gradually weakening as the day progresses.
Eastern New Mexico Faces Strongest Winds The strongest winds are expected across the eastern plains, including areas near Clayton, Clovis and surrounding communities.
The National Weather Service forecasts localized gusts around 33 mph near Clayton and Clovis, with stronger gusts possible elsewhere across the eastern plains.
Raton could experience gusts near 28 mph, while Roy may see gusts around 31 mph.
Drivers traveling on exposed highways should remain alert for sudden crosswinds, particularly those operating high profile vehicles.
Afternoon temperatures will remain a few degrees below seasonal averages across much of central and northern New Mexico.
Albuquerque is expected to reach approximately 62 degrees Thursday, with Santa Fe near 57, Las Vegas around 55 and Clayton near 53.
Friday Rain Chances Increase Another disturbance will bring opportunities for isolated to scattered showers beginning Friday afternoon across southwestern New Mexico.
Rain chances are expected to spread toward the Albuquerque metropolitan area by Friday evening.
Forecast precipitation probabilities include 40% in Ruidoso, 30% in Gallup and Grants, and 20% in Socorro on Friday.
By Saturday, the better precipitation chances shift toward southeastern New Mexico, including Roswell and Ruidoso.
Rainfall amounts are generally expected to remain light.
Warmer, Drier Weather Returns Next Week Temperatures should gradually recover beginning Sunday, with mostly dry conditions expected across the region.
Albuquerque could reach 66 degrees Sunday and 67 degrees Wednesday, while Socorro may climb to 70 degrees Tuesday and 71 Wednesday.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the next disturbance approaches.