Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
858 WWUS74 KMAF 060607 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1207 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-062000- /O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0021.240506T1500Z-240507T0300Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Springs, Queen, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park 1207 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024 /107 AM CDT Mon May 6 2024/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 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. && $$ JP