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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:13 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * AREA AND TIMING...Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Northeast Highlands (Zone 123), and Central Highlands (Zone 125), today until 7 PM MST. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts from 45 to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Bottoming out between 12 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. &&
Airport Weather Warning
Issued: 1:56 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL SUNPORT... * WHAT...Wind gusts 35 knots or higher. * WHERE...The Albuquerque International Sunport. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southwest winds will develop around midday, then shift out of the west and northwest with a Pacific cold front during the late afternoon and early evening. The strongest gusts will probably reach up to 40 Knots. && LAT...LON 3505 10657 3503 10656 3502 10664 3505 10663
Wind Advisory
Issued: 12:13 PM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This afternoon and early evening, there is a moderately high probability of snow squalls along and west of the Tusas and Jemez Mountains capable of producing brief periods of near zero visibility, a flash freeze, and a quick inch or two of snow that will make driving treacherous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Dangerous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles. &&
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