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NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1256 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025

NMZ027-028-TXZ270-271-140100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.A.0014.250313T1700Z-250314T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0014.250312T1300Z-250313T0100Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Carlsbad, Guadalupe Mountains National
Park, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Queen, Pine Springs, and Artesia
1256 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025 /156 AM CDT Wed Mar 12 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
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, southwest
  winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New
  Mexico, and Eddy County Plains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM MDT /8 AM CDT/ this
  morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. For the High Wind
  Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ273-274-277-278-130100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.HW.W.0014.250312T1300Z-250313T0100Z/
Eastern Culberson-Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains-Davis
Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Alpine, and Pecos
156 AM CDT Wed Mar 12 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Reeves
  County Plains, and Eastern Culberson County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NMZ029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-272-275-
276-279>282-130100-
/O.EXT.KMAF.WI.Y.0010.250312T1300Z-250313T0100Z/
Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Borden-Scurry-
Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-
Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Central
Brewster-Chisos Basin-Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Seminole, Big Bend National Park,
Midland, Van Horn, Colorado City, Big Spring, Odessa, Lovington,
Presidio, Lajitas, McCamey, Castolon, Big Lake, Gail, Kermit,
Tatum, Snyder, Marfa, Marathon, Garden City, Sanderson, Monahans,
Rankin, Fort Stockton, Andrews, Mentone, Jal, Eunice, Hobbs,
Dryden, Stanton, Chisos Basin, Panther Junction, Crane, and
Lamesa
1256 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025 /156 AM CDT Wed Mar 12 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western
  Texas.

* WHEN...From 7 AM MDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM
  CDT/ this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

DeBerry