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NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1254 AM MDT Sat Apr 27 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-271500-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0020.240427T1200Z-240428T0600Z/
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
1254 AM MDT Sat Apr 27 2024 /154 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/ TONIGHT...

* 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 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to midnight MDT /1 AM
  CDT/ tonight.

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

&&

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NMZ028-029-033-TXZ273-271500-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0017.240427T1700Z-240428T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Eastern
Culberson County-
Including the cities of Tatum, Carlsbad, Lovington, Artesia,
Hobbs, and Carlsbad Caverns NP
1254 AM MDT Sat Apr 27 2024 /154 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West 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.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 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.

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

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

$$

Rick Hluchan