Weather Alerts For Belen, NM

# HEADLINE -------------------- 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 # DETAILS -------------------- 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. ISSUED AT Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Albuquerque NM HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley

# HEADLINE -------------------- 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 # DETAILS -------------------- 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. ISSUED AT Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Albuquerque NM HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley