... High wind watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday evening...
* location... the northwestern quadrant of New Mexico as well as
the middle Rio Grande Valley... the Sandia... Manzano... and
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
* Winds... sustained west southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with
occasional gusts to 55 and 60 mph.
* Timing... winds will strengthen through the late morning and
early afternoon Wednesday... peaking by the mid to late
afternoon. Winds are expected to decrease below hazardous
thresholds by mid evening.
* Visibility... reductions as low as 1 mile can be expected in
dust prone areas such as open fields and ongoing construction
sites.
* Local impacts... areas of blowing dust and strong cross winds
on northwest to southeast oriented roads will create
treacherous driving conditions. Severe gusts may cause damage
to roof tops... utility poles... and some trees.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Remember... a high wind watch means conditions are favorable for a
potentially damaging high wind event in and close to the watch
area. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph
or more can lead to property damage. Monitor the latest forecasts
at weather.Gov/abq... listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your
favorite media outlet.
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