High Wind Warning 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM

476 
WWUS75 KABQ 270157
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
757 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

NMZ230-234>236-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.260327T0600Z-260327T2100Z/
Union County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
757 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, and Union
  County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, including
  Interstate 40.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility
  at times, particularly along the leading edge of the cold front.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ219-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.260327T1200Z-260328T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
757 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along
  portions of Interstate 25.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons
  from near Placitas to the east side of Albuquerque and along the
  Manzano Mountains. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ220-224-271200-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.260327T1200Z-260327T2100Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-
757 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons
  from near Abo Pass to the White Sands Missile Range. Areas of
  blowing dust may limit visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ227-231-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.260327T0600Z-260327T2100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Harding County-
757 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Harding County and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
  Raton Pass.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ225-238-271200-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.260327T1200Z-260327T2100Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-Chaves County Plains-
757 PM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected in
  Chaves county with easterly winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph in the Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Guyer

037 
WWUS75 KABQ 271142
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
542 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

NMZ230-234>236-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Union County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
542 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, Roosevelt County, and Union
  County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, including
  Interstate 40.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust at times, particularly
  in the far eastern plains near the Texas border.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ219-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.260327T1200Z-260328T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
542 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including eastern areas of the
  Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along
  portions of Interstate 25.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons
  from near Placitas to the east side of Albuquerque and along the
  Manzano Mountains. Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ227-231-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Harding County-
542 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Harding County and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
  Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons
  from near Abo Pass to the White Sands Missile Range. Areas of
  blowing dust may limit visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

NMZ220-224-225-238-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.260327T1200Z-260327T2100Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-Chaves County Plains-
542 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected in
  Chaves county with easterly winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph in the Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, including Carrizozo and Chaves
  County Plains, including Roswell.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur below canyons
  from near Abo Pass to the White Sands Missile Range. Areas of
  blowing dust may limit visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose items such as garbage cans and lawn furniture.

&&

$$

16

594 
WWUS75 KABQ 271440
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

NMZ230-234-272100-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Union County-Quay County-
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Quay County and Union County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ224-225-272100-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are expected. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ219-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260328T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along
  portions of Interstate 25 and Tramway Boulevard.

$$

NMZ235-236-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Curry County and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult.

$$

NMZ220-238-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Chaves County Plains-
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ227-231-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Harding County-
840 AM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Harding County and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
  Raton Pass.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Shoemake

261 
WWUS75 KABQ 271941
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
141 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

NMZ235-236-272045-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
141 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing in speed, and the High Wind Warning has been
cancelled. A few gusts of 30 to 40 mph will still be possible through
4 pm MDT with winds decreasing more thereafter.

$$

NMZ227-230-231-234-238-272045-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Union County-
Harding County-Quay County-Chaves County Plains-
141 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing in speed, and the Wind Advisory has been
cancelled. A few gusts of 35 mph will still be possible through 4 pm
MDT with winds decreasing more thereafter.

$$

NMZ219-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260328T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
141 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along
  portions of Interstate 25 and Tramway Boulevard.

$$

NMZ224-225-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
141 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are expected. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ220-272100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
141 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Shoemake

492 
WWUS75 KABQ 272052
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
252 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

NMZ224-225-272200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
252 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Occasional wind gusts to 40 mph will still be possible through 8 pm
MDT, but winds have been decreasing in speed, and the High Wind
Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ220-272200-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260327T2100Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-
252 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Occasional wind gusts to 40 mph will still be possible through 8 pm
MDT, but winds have been decreasing in speed, and the Wind Advisory
will be allowed to expire.

$$

NMZ219-280400-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260328T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down weakened trees and
  vulnerable power lines. A few power outages are possible. Travel
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along
  portions of Interstate 25 and Tramway Boulevard.

$$

Shoemake

323 
WWUS75 KABQ 280213
NPWABQ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
813 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

NMZ219-280315-
/O.CAN.KABQ.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260328T0400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
813 PM MDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Although a few gusts up to 45 mph may persist on the east side of the
Albuquerque Metro Area, winds will continue to decrease through the
evening, therefore the High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

$$

Guyer

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
537 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 533 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

- Record heat continues through today with a minor risk of heat-
  related illness for sensitive groups.

- Risk for rapid fire spread along and east of the central
  mountain chain this afternoon. Dry lightning from virga and dry
  thunderstorms over western and central New Mexico this weekend
  may cause new fire starts.

- Hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles push across
  eastern New Mexico tonight before moving through the canyon gaps
  of the central mountain chain Friday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 247 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

A shortwave trough currently over the Mojave desert will trek
eastward today, moving over northern New Mexico this afternoon.
Winds associated with this trough are not particularly strong, but
it will be enough to create a strong breeze and high fire danger
across most of northern and eastern NM. Modest cold air advection in
the wake of a weak Pacific front will cool temps down 5 to 10
degrees across eastern New Mexico, but the downsloping breeze in
central and eastern areas will keep highs close to yesterday's
record shattering values. Winds turning around to the west/northwest
in the late afternoon in Roswell will likely be enough to push
temperatures up near the triple digit mark in what could be the
earliest 100-degree day on record by nearly a month.

A potent backdoor front associated with a strong jet streak over the
upper plains will race southward down the high plains tomorrow,
reaching the northeastern corner of New Mexico by the early evening.
Given the very low soil moisture, dust is likely to get kicked up
along the leading edge of the front as it pushes southward. Given
the strength of the pressure gradient, a High Wind Watch was issued
for far eastern NM along the TX border. The front will reach the
central mountain chain by early Friday morning, pushing through the
gaps throughout the morning into the afternoon hours. The timing of
the frontal passage is not optimal for strong wind gusts in
Albuquerque, however the modest westerly flow aloft will not do much
to oppose the strong pressure and density gradient at the surface.
For this reason, a High Wind Watch was also issued for the
Albuquerque metro area, with the strongest winds occurring below
gaps in the central mountain chain, including Tijeras Canyon.

Cooler, more moist air will continue pushing in from the west
Friday, helping to mitigate fire weather concerns. Gap winds may
increase again briefly Friday evening, before eventually trending
weaker Friday night as the pressure gradient washes out. Low temps
Saturday morning will be 5 to 15 degrees cooler than Friday morning,
with a freeze likely for many areas where blooming is already
occurring due to the record warmth.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 247 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

Temperatures will moderate this weekend as quasi-zonal flow develops
overhead. Mid-level moisture will be advected in from the southwest
on Sunday, resulting in the development of isolated high-based
showers and storms across western New Mexico. 700mb dewpoint
depressions are 10 to 15C and sfc relative humidities dropping below
20% indicates that wetting rainfall is unlikely, with most
precipitation evaporating before it reaches the ground. LIs slightly
below 0C suggest the potential for a few lightning strikes as well,
although relatively dense cloud cover could limit sfc heating and
therefore instability enough to restrict the coverage of lightning.
PWATs will trend much higher (up to 300% above normal), favoring
slightly wetter showers and storms on Monday.

The subtropical jet will strengthen over the desert southwest early
to mid-next week. Atmospheric moisture levels and temperatures will
both remain above seasonal normals during this period, but wetting
precipitation will still be isolated given the dry boundary layer.
Winds will trend stronger during this period as well, with the
potential for even stronger winds near gusty virga showers that will
favor western and northern NM. Stronger jet forcing later in the
week could bring more appreciable precipitation to the northern
mountains during the Wednesday/Thursday timeframe, although model
uncertainty remains high in this increasingly progressive synoptic
pattern. The ENS and GEPS both show a longwave trough developing
over the Intermountain West late next week, favoring cooler and
wetter weather. The GEFS continues to show quasi-zonal flow with
lower chances of precipitation and continued bouts of wind with jet
streaks associated with the subtropical jet stream.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 533 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

VFR conditions will continue to prevail through the TAF period.
Gusty west winds will develop in most areas around 18Z, with winds
shifting to the northwest this evening. A potent backdoor cold
front will enter the northeast plains around 03Z this evening,
pushing south and eastward overnight. A brief period of reduced
visibility in blowing dust may occur with the frontal passage.
The front will reach the central mountain chain around 09Z,
creating gusty gap winds at both KABQ and KSAF.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 247 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

Westerly winds will trend stronger today, creating widespread
critical fire weather conditions throughout central and eastern NM
and elevated to near-critical conditions from the Middle Rio Grande
Valley westward. Record warmth combined with humidities as low as 4%
and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will create dangerous fire weather
today, with the highest fire danger in a corridor stretching from
Clines Corners to Tucumcari where winds will be strongest.
Furthermore, the exceptionally warm and dry conditions recently have
increased ERCs to record values for the date in many areas, with
fuels behaving more like they typically would in late May/early June.
A potent backdoor front will enter from the northeast this evening,
rushing south and east through the night into Friday. Strong
northeast to east wind gusts up to 60 mph are likely in the eastern
plains and through the gaps of the central mountain chain, but
higher humidities and cooler temps will be ushered in the wake of
the frontal passage.

Temperatures moderate this weekend as mid-level moisture is advected
in from the southwest. This will fuel the development of high-based
virga showers and dry storms in the western half of the state Sunday
afternoon. Dry lightning is a concern given that sfc humidities will
likely be below 25% and since fuels are very dry. Slightly wetter
showers and storms are forecast for the same areas Monday, but
wetting precipitation will still be spotty at best. Winds trend
stronger mid-next week. Isolated to scattered showers will favor
northern areas during this period, with the best chance for
appreciable precipitation in the Tusas Mountains.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Issued at 247 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026

Numerous record highs were broken, if not shattered, around the area
yesterday (March 25). Albuquerque (90F), Clayton (90F), and Roswell
(98F) all broke record highs by at least 5F. Many areas are forecast
to break record highs again today by several degrees.

According to probabilistic guidance from the NBM, Roswell has a 82%
chance to reach 100F today. This would be the earliest 100-degree
day ever by nearly a month (April 22). For reference, the average
first 100-degree day in Roswell is June 8th. Albuquerque will flirt
with the 90-degree mark again today. Today will be the last day with
record heat since temperatures tumble Friday behind a potent cold
front. However, record highs will be threatened once again on Sunday
and Monday in eastern New Mexico.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  81  45  79  43 /   0   0   0   0
Dulce...........................  78  33  73  29 /   0   0  10   5
Cuba............................  77  42  65  31 /   0   0   0   0
Gallup..........................  77  34  75  35 /   0   0   0   0
El Morro........................  75  41  66  32 /   0   0   0   0
Grants..........................  80  37  67  30 /   0   0   0   0
Quemado.........................  77  40  71  36 /   0   0   0   0
Magdalena.......................  82  46  62  34 /   0   0   0   0
Datil...........................  77  43  63  33 /   0   0   0   0
Reserve.........................  85  37  80  35 /   0   0   0   0
Glenwood........................  89  42  85  39 /   0   0   0   0
Chama...........................  72  36  66  27 /   0   0  10   5
Los Alamos......................  78  48  62  33 /   0   0   0   0
Pecos...........................  79  40  57  28 /   0   0   5   0
Cerro/Questa....................  76  40  61  28 /   0   0  20   0
Red River.......................  70  29  48  22 /   0   0  20   5
Angel Fire......................  72  25  49  21 /   0   0  20   5
Taos............................  80  35  63  26 /   0   0  10   0
Mora............................  80  37  52  25 /   0   0   5   0
Espanola........................  86  42  72  34 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Fe........................  80  46  64  33 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Fe Airport................  83  42  66  33 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Foothills...........  87  51  65  38 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Heights.............  88  48  66  39 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque Valley..............  90  47  69  39 /   0   0   0   0
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  88  50  68  39 /   0   0   0   0
Belen...........................  90  42  69  38 /   0   0   0   0
Bernalillo......................  88  48  68  38 /   0   0   0   0
Bosque Farms....................  90  41  68  37 /   0   0   0   0
Corrales........................  90  48  69  38 /   0   0   0   0
Los Lunas.......................  90  43  69  38 /   0   0   0   0
Placitas........................  85  50  64  37 /   0   0   0   0
Rio Rancho......................  88  49  68  39 /   0   0   0   0
Socorro.........................  93  49  70  39 /   0   0   0   0
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  79  45  56  33 /   0   0   0   0
Tijeras.........................  83  43  60  31 /   0   0   0   0
Edgewood........................  83  41  58  30 /   0   0   0   0
Moriarty/Estancia...............  83  38  58  29 /   0   0   0   0
Clines Corners..................  80  39  52  28 /   0   0   0   0
Mountainair.....................  83  41  57  30 /   0   0   0   0
Gran Quivira....................  83  43  57  31 /   0   0   0   0
Carrizozo.......................  86  48  60  35 /   0   0   5   0
Ruidoso.........................  81  42  52  31 /   0   0  10   0
Capulin.........................  83  29  46  28 /   0   5  10   0
Raton...........................  86  34  51  26 /   0   5  10   0
Springer........................  88  37  53  28 /   0   0   5   0
Las Vegas.......................  83  38  52  27 /   0   0   0   0
Clayton.........................  93  36  52  33 /   0   5   5   0
Roy.............................  90  39  53  30 /   0   0   0   0
Conchas.........................  96  44  60  35 /   0   0   0   0
Santa Rosa......................  90  43  57  35 /   0   0   0   0
Tucumcari.......................  98  42  59  35 /   0   0   0   0
Clovis..........................  97  43  58  35 /   0   0   0   0
Portales........................  98  43  58  36 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Sumner.....................  97  43  60  36 /   0   0   0   0
Roswell......................... 100  50  60  39 /   0   0   0   0
Picacho.........................  93  44  56  34 /   0   0   0   0
Elk.............................  92  41  56  32 /   0   0   5   0

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this
evening for NMZ104-121>126.

High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
NMZ230-234>236.

High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for
NMZ219.

&&

SHORT TERM...16
LONG TERM....16
AVIATION...16