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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

NMZ223-160300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240416T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.240416T1200Z-240417T0000Z/
Central Highlands-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles from dangerous crosswinds and blowing
  dust reducing 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.

&&

$$

NMZ229-160300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240416T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.240416T0600Z-240416T2100Z/
Northeast Highlands-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For
  the High Wind Watch, from midnight MDT tonight through Tuesday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles from dangerous crosswinds and blowing
  dust reducing 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.

&&

$$

NMZ233-160300-
/O.UPG.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.240416T1200Z-240417T0000Z/
Guadalupe County-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
  afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

NMZ239-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.240416T1200Z-240417T0000Z/
Eastern Lincoln County-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For
  the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
  afternoon.

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

&&

$$

NMZ208-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T0300Z/
Southwest Mountains-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult
  due to dangerous crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles,
  and blowing dust could 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.

&&

$$

NMZ224>226-238-240-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central
Mountains-Chaves County Plains-Southwest Chaves County-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands, South Central Mountains, Upper
  Tularosa Valley, Chaves County Plains, and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

NMZ237-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.240416T1200Z-240417T0000Z/
De Baca County-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
  up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...De Baca County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight MDT tonight. For the
  High Wind Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

NMZ220>222-227-228-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240416T0300Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-Estancia Valley-Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including
Raton Pass-Far Northeast Highlands-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Lower Rio
  Grande Valley, Estancia Valley, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas
  Including Raton Pass, and Far Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ234>236-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240416T0600Z/
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Curry County, Quay County, and Roosevelt County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ214-215-160300-
/O.CON.KABQ.HW.A.0013.240416T0600Z-240416T2100Z/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-
118 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre
  de Cristo Mountains.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT tonight through Tuesday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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