High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
358 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025

NMZ223-226-240-131830-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HW.A.0013.250514T1200Z-250515T0200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.WI.Y.0026.250513T1800Z-250514T0200Z/
Central Highlands-South Central Mountains-Southwest Chaves County-
358 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southwest
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Highlands, South Central Mountains and
  Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this
  evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning
  through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1249 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-132100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0020.250514T1700Z-250515T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0026.250513T1700Z-250514T0300Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Queen,
and Pine Springs
1249 AM MDT Tue May 13 2025 /149 AM CDT Tue May 13 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds
  35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this
  morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. For the High Wind
  Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation
  interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or
  strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe
  Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Delay travel through Guadalupe Pass or find another route, if
possible.

Use caution if flying low near the mountains as severe turbulence is
possible.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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