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WWUS74 KMAF 182108
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
308 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-190300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.W.0003.250418T2108Z-250419T0300Z/
/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 Pine Springs, Queen, and Guadalupe
Mountains National Park
308 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025 /408 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For
  the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up
  to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
  this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until midnight MDT /1 AM
  CDT/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. A sudden gust of wind
  could drop visibility to near zero instantly. 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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.

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.

&&

$$

NMZ028-029-033-034-TXZ059-272-273-190300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.W.0003.250418T2108Z-250419T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250419T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Loving-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson-
Including the cities of Carlsbad Caverns NP, Carlsbad, Eunice,
Van Horn, Mentone, Hobbs, Jal, Lovington, Tatum, and Artesia
308 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025 /408 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For
  the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
  55 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast New Mexico plains, Loving, Van Horn and Highway
  54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/
  this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. A sudden gust of wind
  could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow
  around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ274-278-190300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.DU.W.0003.250418T2108Z-250419T0300Z/
Reeves County Plains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Alpine and Pecos
408 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust.

* WHERE...Davis Mountains Foothills and Reeves County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. A sudden gust of wind
  could drop visibility to near zero instantly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.

&&

$$

Hennig