Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

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Weather Awareness Safety Guide Introduction

Families should be prepared for all hazards that affect their area. The National Weather Service (NWS), FEMA, and the American Red Cross encourage families to develop a family disaster plan.

The following guide will help you with information and safety tips on WEATHER hazards in New Mexico. Click here for a graph of weather hazards in New Mexico that resulted in injuries or deaths. Other hazards, such as earthquakes, are possible in our state. Please gather information on all hazards, meet with your family, and create a plan. Once you have developed your plan, practice and maintain it.

One of the most important things that you can do is to assemble a disaster supplies kit containing:

First aid kit, including prescription medicines.
Canned food and can opener (not electric).
Bottled water (a 3-day supply--include one gallon per person per day).
One change of clothing and footwear per person.
One blanket and sleeping bag per person.
Rubber boots and rubber gloves.
Emergency tools, including a NOAA Weather Radio, battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
An extra set of car keys and a credit card or cash.
Any special items for infants, the elderly, or disabled family members.

Clear blue skies in New Mexico can change quickly and create life threatening conditions. The National Weather Service Offices in Albuquerque, El Paso (Santa Teresa) and Midland remind you to always keep an eye to the sky and listen for the latest forecasts and warnings. Weather tragedies can be prevented when you know and use the weather safety rules.

Additional Weather Safety Information

Winter Weather Awareness
Severe Weather Awareness
New Mexico Hazards
Severe Weather Climatology
Monsoon Awareness
Weather Safety Info and Brochures
NOAA Weather Radio - broadcasts NWS warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day

Emergency Management Links

EMWIN - Emergency Managers Weather Information Network
FEMA - Preparedness, Training, and Exercises
American Red Cross

ABQ RSS Feed

Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

Weather Safety Preparedness