Wind Advisory 05/18/2025 09:15 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 10:15AM MDT until May 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2025 - 9:15am
Expires: 
May 18, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility below 3 miles at times in the Roswell area, impacting travel on the Roswell Relief Route.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Central Highlands; Upper Tularosa Valley; South Central Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM