Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
731 WWUS74 KMAF 042257 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 357 PM MST Sat Jan 4 2025 NMZ027-TXZ270-271-050700- /O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0700Z/ Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains- Including the cities of Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Queen 357 PM MST Sat Jan 4 2025 /457 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST /1 AM CST/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...Until midnight MST /1 AM CST/ 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... 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. Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is possible. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility. && $$ Hennig