Is there a High Wind Warning in central New Mexico?

Yes. The National Weather Service has a High Wind Warning for the Central Highlands and Guadalupe County, from 8 AM to 6 PM MST Monday.

How strong will the wind be?

The National Weather Service expects west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

What damage could the wind cause?

The National Weather Service says damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, and travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning for 6 New Mexico counties: Nov 2, 2026

Key facts

Alert: High Wind Warning (severe)
Issued by: National Weather Service offices: Albuquerque NM, Midland/Odessa TX, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Areas: Central Highlands; Guadalupe County; Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet
In effect: until 6:00 PM MST, Nov 2, 2026

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What the National Weather Service says

“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.”
National Weather Service offices: Albuquerque NM, Midland/Odessa TX, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, High Wind Warning, 11:29 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert

“Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”
National Weather Service offices: Albuquerque NM, Midland/Odessa TX, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM, High Wind Warning, 11:29 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert

What to do

If you must drive during the warning, slow down and use extra caution. The National Weather Service says travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Secure or bring in outdoor objects that could blow around. Stay away from trees and power lines, and be ready for possible power outages.

Check the National Weather Service for updates, since the warning could change before 6:00 PM MST Monday.

Context

FEMA flood-insurance records show 139 claims in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, from 1987 to 2026. Counts like this cover only insured properties and mostly reflect flooding, not wind.

FEMA has made several disaster declarations for Guadalupe County. The most recent, in May 2022, covered wildfires, straight-line winds, flooding, mudflows, and debris flows.

Updates

11:29 PM MST National Weather Service offices: Albuquerque NM, Midland/Odessa TX, El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM issued the high wind warning until 6:00 PM MST.

History here

This county: 139 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1987, most recent 2026.

This county: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4652 (2022): wildfires, straight-line winds, flooding, mudflows, and debris flows
DR-4199 (2014): severe storms and flooding
DR-4197 (2014): severe storms and flooding
DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding

This county: 53 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1984, most recent 2025.

This county: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4199 (2014): severe storms and flooding
DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides

This county: 1 flood insurance claim in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 2015, most recent 2015.

This county: recent federal disaster declarations

DR-4152 (2013): severe storms, flooding, and mudslides
DR-1659 (2006): severe storms and flooding

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Questions

Is there a High Wind Warning in central New Mexico?: Yes. The National Weather Service has a High Wind Warning for the Central Highlands and Guadalupe County, from 8 AM to 6 PM MST Monday.
How strong will the wind be?: The National Weather Service expects west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
What damage could the wind cause?: The National Weather Service says damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, and travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Sources

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