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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1253 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-260400-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0022.240525T1700Z-240526T0400Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen,
and Pine Springs
1253 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 /153 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 10 PM MDT /11 PM
  CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Severe
  turbulence near the mountains will be hazardous for low flying
  light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds will be particularly hazardous at higher elevations where the
strongest winds are likely to occur. Be especially careful driving
in these mountainous areas. People driving high-profile vehicles
should strongly consider postponing travel in these areas until the
winds subside.

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

TXZ075-082-275>280-282-260100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HT.Y.0006.240525T1700Z-240526T0100Z/
Pecos-Terrell-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Sanderson, Fort Davis, Marathon, Marfa,
Chisos Basin, Lajitas, Castolon, Alpine, Panther Junction, Big
Bend National Park, Fort Stockton, and Dryden
153 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the mountains, temperatures up to 99 expected.  For the
  Davis Mountain Foothills, Marfa Plateau, and central Brewster
  County, temperatures up to 104 expected.  For Terrell County,
  temperatures up to 108 expected.  For lower Brewster County,
  temperatures up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Central Brewster County, Lower Brewster County, Pecos, and
  Terrell Counties, and Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis
  Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Marfa Plateau.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The elderly, very young, sick, and people with heart
  conditions are most at risk in extreme heat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids even if you don`t feel thirsty, but avoid
alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and
neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-TXZ272-273-260400-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0018.240525T1700Z-240526T0400Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Van
Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Lovington, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
Tatum, Artesia, Hobbs, and Van Horn
1253 AM MDT Sat May 25 2024 /153 AM CDT Sat May 25 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM MDT /11 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Central Lea County and Northern Lea County
  Counties, and Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern Culberson
  County County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 10 PM MDT /11 PM
  CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

James DeBerry