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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
227 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024

NMZ226-239-240-131800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.WI.Y.0015.240313T1500Z-240314T0100Z/
South Central Mountains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves
County-
227 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lincoln County, South Central Mountains, and
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility at
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NMZ219-131800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0008.240315T0300Z-240316T1200Z/
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
  Area.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur on the east side
  of Albuquerque near the base of Tijeras Canyon. Winds will not be
  as strong on the west side of Albuquerque, but it will still be
  gusty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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