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weather NWS moderate Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range October 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Wind Advisory

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Southwest New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Severe weather in Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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