Full Notification

A storm system to our west will bring strong to locally high winds today across the east slopes of the central mountains and adjacent eastern highlands, onto portions of the eastern plains. The strongest winds will be over the northern peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the east slopes of the Sangres, where a high winds warning exists. Winds will peak early to mid afternoon before decreasing as cloud cover increases. Localized blowing snow is likely on the mountain peaks. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM early this morning to 11 PM MST this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATION...This includes the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 9500 feet, and the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

* WINDS...Westerly at 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase this morning and peak during the early to mid afternoon before slowly decreasing.

* VISIBILITY...Visibility may be locally reduced below 2 miles in blowing snow.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Dangerous cross winds are likely on north to south oriented roadways. Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTOS ABOVE 9500 FEET/RED RIVER

Instructions:

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.