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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1210 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-273-251000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0017.240425T1900Z-240426T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0019.240425T1900Z-240426T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park,
Artesia, Queen, Carlsbad, Pine Springs, and Carlsbad Caverns NP
1210 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /110 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New
  Mexico, Eddy County Plains, and Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ Thursday to midnight MDT /1 AM
  CDT/ Thursday Night.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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

&&

$$

TXZ272-251000-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0017.240425T1900Z-240426T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.240425T1900Z-240426T0600Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Van Horn
110 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong
winds.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-251000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.240425T1900Z-240426T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-
Including the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Tatum, Jal, and Eunice
1210 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Lea County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to midnight MDT Thursday Night.

* 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.

Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong
winds.

&&

$$

David Hennig


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