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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1254 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-181200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-250419T0600Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Guadalupe Mountains Above
7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Pine Springs, and Guadalupe
Mountains National Park
1254 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025 /154 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025/

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Friday Night.

* 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...

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 aSouthwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 50 mph.s blowing dust may reduce visibility.

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TXZ272-181200-
/O.EXA.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250419T0100Z/
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the cities of Van Horn
154 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected. There could be a brief break in the stronger winds early
  Friday morning.

* WHERE...Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

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NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ273-181200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250419T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Eastern
Culberson-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Tatum,
Hobbs, Carlsbad, Eunice, Jal, and Lovington
1254 PM MDT Thu Apr 17 2025 /154 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected. There could be a brief break in the stronger winds early
  Friday morning.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, and Eastern Culberson.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday.

* 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.

Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.

&&

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Chehak