Weather Alerts for AlbuquerqueIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME COLD WARNING |
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| ALBUQUERQUE | ||
Areas Affected: West Central Plateau - West Central Mountains - West Central Highlands - Southwest Mountains - San Francisco River Valley - Tusas Mountains Including Chama - Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass - Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains - Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains - East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains - Upper Rio Grande Valley - Santa Fe Metro Area - Lower Rio Grande Valley - Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood - Estancia Valley - Central Highlands - South Central Highlands - Upper Tularosa Valley - South Central Mountains - Northeast Highlands - Harding County - Eastern San Miguel County - Guadalupe County - Quay County - Curry County - Roosevelt County - De Baca County - Chaves County Plains - Eastern Lincoln County - Southwest Chaves County - San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands |
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| Effective: Mon, 1/20 11:14am | Updated: Mon, 1/20 12:31pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 1/20 5:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Information: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Delay travel if you can. If you must travel, bring a winter and cold weather kit. For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269, or visit www.nmroads.com. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. |
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 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| ALBUQUERQUE | ||
Areas Affected: Northwest Plateau - Chuska Mountains - Far Northwest Highlands - Northwest Highlands - Jemez Mountains - Espanola Valley - Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area |
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| Effective: Mon, 1/20 11:14am | Updated: Mon, 1/20 12:31pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 1/20 5:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below in the Albuquerque metro area and wind chills as low as 20 below in the mountains. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Northwest Plateau, Chuska Mountains, Far Northwest Highlands, Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, and Espanola Valley. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills will increase the risk of hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Information: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. |
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