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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024

NMZ226-251800-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0022.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-
344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pay close attention to evacuation orders
  today, since the strong southwest wind gusts are likely to cause
  rapid expansion of the Blue 2 Fire with long range spotting
  potentially leading to new fire starts miles down wind from the
  main forest fire. This situation is dangerous, and it will be very
  important for people to heed evacuation orders to protect their
  lives. In addition, wildfire smoke will billow from this fire
  impacting the communities along the northeast slopes of the
  Sacramento Mountains.

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.

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NMZ240-251800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0022.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/
Southwest Chaves County-
344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust and smoke may reduce
  visibility.

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.

&&

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NMZ225-237-238-251800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/
Upper Tularosa Valley-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tularosa Valley, De Baca County, and Chaves County
  Plains.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will drop visibility to
  near zero in dust-prone locations making travel dangerous,
  especially during mid to late afternoon when winds will be
  strongest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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NMZ223-224-227>229-231>233-239-251800-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0035.240525T1800Z-240526T0100Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Johnson and Bartlett
Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast
Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe
County-Eastern Lincoln County-
344 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, South Central
  Highlands, Guadalupe County, Eastern San Miguel County, Far
  Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
  Including Raton Pass, and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized blowing dust will significantly
  reduce visibility at times in dust prone areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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