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Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
136 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

NMZ223-225>229-231>233-237>240-250400-
/O.UPG.KABQ.HW.A.0014.240425T1700Z-240426T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.240425T1700Z-240426T0200Z/
Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-Far Northeast
Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Harding County-Eastern San Miguel
County-Guadalupe County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
136 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and
  southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will develop Thursday
  afternoon and will be more significant south of I-40, especially
  in southern Chaves County where very low visibility may create
  dangerous driving conditions. Motorists traveling in or through
  Chaves County on Thursday afternoon may consider alternate routes.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ224-250400-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.W.0018.240425T1700Z-240426T0200Z/
South Central Highlands-
136 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...South Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will limit visibility
  Thursday afternoon and may create dangerous driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ230-234>236-250400-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0027.240425T1700Z-240426T0200Z/
Union County-Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-
136 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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