WWUS75 KABQ 171838
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

NMZ215-223-226-229-233-239-240-180300-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0002.260218T1800Z-260219T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Central Highlands-South
Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-Guadalupe County-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central
  Mountains, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains, Northeast Highlands, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday
  night.

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

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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NMZ212-221-222-227-228-230>232-234>238-180300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T0300Z/
Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-Sandia and Manzano
Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Quay County-Curry County-
Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...The eastern plains, far Northeast Highlands, Sandia and
  Manzano Mountains, and the south central mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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...Visibility may drop below one mile at times in
  blowing dust on the eastern plains, especially around Roswell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or
lightweight outdoor objects. Dangerous driving conditions can be
expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles and
during periods of dense blowing dust.

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NMZ207-208-211-216>220-224-225-180300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-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-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
1138 AM MST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area, West Central Highlands, Southwest Mountains, Jemez Mountains,
  Upper Rio Grande Valley, Espanola Valley, Santa Fe Metro Area,
  Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
  Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may drop below three miles at times
  in localized areas of blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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