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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

NMZ427-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0019.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.250417T1600Z-250418T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.250417T1700Z-250418T0200Z/
West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands-
Including the cities of White Sands National Park, Chaparral,
and White Sands Range Headquarters
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the Blowing dust
  Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in
  blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Bootheel of New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be
  issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NMZ406-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.250417T1600Z-250418T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.250417T1700Z-250418T0200Z/
Uplands of the Bootheel-
Including the city of Cloverdale
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the Blowing dust
  Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in
  blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Bootheel of New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be
  issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NMZ414>416-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0019.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.250417T1600Z-250418T0200Z/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park,
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon,
and Sacramento
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Eastern Black Range Foothills,
  Sierra County Lakes, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
  Range, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NMZ409-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.250417T1600Z-250418T0200Z/
Sierra County Lakes-
Including the cities of Truth Or Consequences, Derry,
and Spaceport
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Eastern Black Range Foothills,
  Sierra County Lakes, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
  Range, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NMZ408-426-172100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.HW.W.0006.250417T1600Z-250418T0200Z/
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Winston, Lake Roberts,
and Kingston
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Eastern Black Range Foothills,
  Sierra County Lakes, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black
  Range, and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ405-407-410-411-428-429-TXZ418-419-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0019.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.250417T1700Z-250418T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.250417T1800Z-250418T0200Z/
Lowlands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo-Southeast Tularosa Basin-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Deming,
Columbus, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado,
Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, Holloman AFB, Orogrande,
Downtown El Paso, West El Paso, Upper Valley,
East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, and Fort Bliss
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-
  quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
  Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...El Paso County and lowland of southwestern New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, late Thursday Morning
  through Thursday evening. For the Wind Advisory, Thursday
  afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility and strong winds, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be
  issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NMZ404-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0019.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.DU.Y.0018.250417T1700Z-250418T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.250417T1800Z-250418T0200Z/
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Lordsburg, Red Rock, and Virden
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-
  quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind
  Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...El Paso County and lowland of southwestern New Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, late Thursday Morning
  through Thursday evening. For the Wind Advisory, Thursday
  afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility and strong winds, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be
  issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

NMZ417-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0019.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.250417T1800Z-250418T0200Z/
Otero Mesa-
Including the city of Crow Flats
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 with gusts up to 50 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley and southeastern Otero County.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility and strong winds, especially for high profile
  vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

&&

$$

TXZ420-421-172100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.DU.Y.0019.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KEPZ.WI.Y.0017.250418T1700Z-250419T0200Z/
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas,
Dell City, and Salt Flat
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph

* WHERE...Mainly across the higher terrain areas of Hudspeth
  county.

* WHEN... Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility and strong winds, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Subsequent Dust Storm Warnings may be
  issued for visibility less than a quarter mile.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NMZ401-403-425-172100-
/O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0016.250417T1800Z-250418T0200Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Central Grant County/Silver City Area-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Silver City,
Mimbres, and Fort Bayard
429 AM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 with gusts up to 50 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley and southeastern Otero County.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility and strong winds, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Kelly