National Weather Service
Freeze Watch
Roundtop, New Mexico
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
101 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026
Affected counties and zone codes
NMZ219-220-224-225-160700- /O.NEW.KABQ.FZ.A.0006.261017T0600Z-261017T1400Z/ /O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0011.261016T0000Z-261016T1500Z/ Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa
Valley-
101 PM MDT Thu Oct 15 2026
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT FRIDAY
WHAT
For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 29 possible.
WHERE
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
Tularosa Valley.
WHEN
For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM
MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through
Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill
crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected
outdoor plumbing.
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.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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