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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
134 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-261000-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240426T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.A.0018.240427T0000Z-240428T1100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains National Park,
and Pine Springs
134 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /234 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 50 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 35 to 55
  mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/
  tonight. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through late
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-TXZ273-260600-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240426T0600Z/
Eddy County Plains-Eastern Culberson County-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Carlsbad Caverns
NP
134 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /234 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Eastern
  Culberson County County.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ272-260600-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-240426T0600Z/
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Van
Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Eunice, Tatum, Hobbs, Van Horn, Jal, and
Lovington
134 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /234 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Lea County, and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight.

* 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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