Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico is facing significant weather disruptions today as a High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory are in effect for various regions, including Albuquerque, until midnight tonight. Strong winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph, are expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning began this morning and will last until midnight MDT. Affected areas include the Sacramento Mountains, the Southern Gila Region, and the central parts of New Mexico, including Silver City and Alamogordo. Additionally, a Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect until 9 PM MDT today, reducing visibility to as low as a quarter-mile in some areas, especially along highways and roads.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during the windstorm, avoid windows, and be cautious of falling debris. Drivers should pull off the road if they encounter blowing dust, following the safety mantra “Pull Aside, Stay Alive.”
The National Weather Service urges people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors and be prepared for sudden visibility reductions. As winds and dust continue to impact the region, power outages and dangerous travel conditions are likely.
