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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
Issued by National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

NMZ216-151615-
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Upper Rio Grande Valley-
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm
this morning. Freezing temperatures are no longer expected.

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NMZ219-220-224-225-152315-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.261016T0000Z-261016T1500Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
  Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions
can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles
who should consider delaying travel.

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NMZ228-230-152315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.261015T1800Z-261016T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.A.0005.261016T0900Z-261016T1500Z/
Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
  temperatures as low as 33 possible.

* WHERE...Far Northeast Highlands and Union County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. For the
  Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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NMZ227-231-152315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.261015T1800Z-261016T0600Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Harding County-
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Harding County and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
  Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

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NMZ235-236-152315-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0033.261015T2200Z-261016T0600Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight MDTtonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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NMZ222-223-229-152315-
/O.CON.KABQ.FZ.A.0005.261016T0900Z-261016T1500Z/
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-Northeast Highlands-
904 AM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 34 possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Estancia Valley, and Northeast
  Highlands.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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JG