Weather Warnings for New Mexico

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for New Mexico
Alerts Updated: April 18, 2026, 1:00 am  UTC


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north and northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Eastern San Miguel County


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 22 and 28 expected, except in the mid 30s in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Northwest Plateau, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area, Estancia Valley, South Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Northwest Plateau; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Estancia Valley; South Central Highlands; Guadalupe County; San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Far Northeast Highlands, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Central Highlands; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north and northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Harding County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Harding County


Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north and northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures between 24 and 28 expected. * WHERE...Quay County and Union County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Union County; Quay County


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Curry County


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north and northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures between 24 and 28 expected. * WHERE...Quay County and Union County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Union County; Quay County


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north and northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Miguel County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Eastern San Miguel County


Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 6:07PM MDT until April 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north and northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Harding County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 6:07 pm      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Harding County


Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:52PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO, AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .West to northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will continue with subcritical humidity of 7 to 12 percent. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly. * AREA AND TIMING...Northeast Plains and Highlands (Zones 104 and 123), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Central Highlands (Zone 125), and East Central Plains (Zone 126) through 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:52 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Northeast Plains; Northeast Highlands; Sandia and Manzano Mountains; Central Highlands; East Central Plains


Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:52PM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 8 PM FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO, AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .West to northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will continue with subcritical humidity of 7 to 12 percent. Any new fire starts will be able to spread rapidly. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106) until 8 PM MDT. * 20 FOOT WINDS...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:52 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Middle Rio Grande Valley


High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: * WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In New Mexico, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County. In Texas, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. * WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying light aircraft. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 11:55 am      Expires:  April 18, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 5:15AM MDT until April 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Summary: ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO TODAY... Dry and breezy weather pattern today as subtropical jet flow aloft increases over the Southern Rockies. West winds peak during the afternoon hours, especially over the Lincoln National Forest where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Critically dry conditions continue, with relative humidity falling below 15%. Widespread tree mortality and dieback fuels will increase the wildfire risk in both the Gila and Lincoln National Forests as ERCs climb back above the average. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 8 PM Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...3 to 4, Near Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 5:15 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Southwest Mountains; Southwest Deserts and Lowlands; South Central Lowlands And Southern Rio Grande Valley; Capitan And Sacramento Mountains


Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:01AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR 20-FT WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH, RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15%, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO, THE SACRAMENTO FOOTHILLS, GUADALUPE AND DELAWARE MOUNTAINS, CULBERSON COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...50th-69th percentile...3 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:01 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:15 pm
Area:  Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County


The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.

Summary: The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 17, 2026, 2:01 am      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 2:16 am
Area:  Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains; Chaves County Plains; Eddy Plains; Lea; Gaines; Dawson; Andrews; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Eastern Culberson County