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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
758 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

NMZ212-215-223-226>240-171230-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0002.260217T1500Z-260218T0300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-East Slopes Sangre de
Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-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-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
758 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
  northeast, and southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may develop across the
  eastern plains due to the very strong west winds and dry antecedent
  conditions. Visibility may be reduced below one mile.

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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NMZ207-208-211-216>222-224-225-171230-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0005.260217T1500Z-260218T0300Z/
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-Jemez Mountains-Upper
Rio Grande Valley-Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio
Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio
Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
758 PM MST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and west central New
  Mexico, including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Metro areas.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may develop due to the
  strong winds and dry antecedent conditions. Visibility may be
  reduced to less than three miles in localized areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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