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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025

NMZ235-236-182130-
/O.CAN.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250419T0100Z/
Curry County-Roosevelt County-
227 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have fallen below advisory levels, therefore the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled. A few breezes may persist through the
afternoon.

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NMZ225-226-238>240-190100-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250419T0100Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-Chaves County
Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
227 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, Upper
  Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A plume of dust from southern New Mexico will
  move into the area this afternoon. Visibility may drop below 2
  miles at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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NMZ219-190100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.A.0001.250420T0900Z-250420T1400Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
227 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 29 and 32 possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing temperatures are most likely on the
  west side of Albuquerque and along the Rio Grande Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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